Ra’iisul Wasaaraha Oo Xildhibaannada Golaha Shacabka Ku Booriyay Inay Akoonno TikTok Furaan
Ra’iisul Wasaaraha Xukuumadda Federaalka Soomaaliya, Xamza Cabdi Barre, ayaa ka codsaday xildhibaannada Golaha Shacabka inay akoonno TikTok ay furaan. Wuxuu tilmaamay in xildhibaan aan baraha bulshada ku jirin uusan garanayn sidii uu baarlamaanka ugu mid noqon lahaa.
Baaqii Ra’iisul Wasaaraha Iyo Munaasabaddii
Xamza Cabdi Barre ayaa hadalkan ka sheegay munaasabad lagu maamuusayay Guddoomiyaha cusub ee Golaha Shacabka. Wuxuu si gaar ah ugu boorriyay xildhibaannada inay ka faa’iideystaan TikTok, oo ka mid ah baraha bulshada ee aad looga isticmaalo Soomaaliya iyo dunida intiisa kale.
Ra’iisul Wasaaraha ayaa yiri: 'Qof kasta oo idinka kamid ah waa inuu TikTok furtaa. Qof aan TikTok furin sida uu baarlamaanka ugu jiri karo ma garanayo, bal horta TikTok furta.' Hadalkani wuxuu muujinayaa aragtidiisa ku aaddan isticmaalka baraha bulshada ee sharci-dejinta.
Guddoomiyaha Cusub Iyo Muuqaalkiisii TikTok
Guddoomiyaha cusub ee Golaha Shacabka waa Cabdulqaadir Maxamed Nuur (Jaamac), oo toddobaadkan loo doortay xilkaas. Wuxuu hore uga dhex muuqday TikTok, muuqaaladiisana noqday kuwo si weyn loogu xusuusto hoggaamiyaha cusub.
Muuqaalka Jaamac wuxuu isku dulsaaray mid ka mid ah heesaha caanka ah ee maamulka Galmudug. Heestaas ayaa keentay in lagu xasuusto erayada 'Maanta oo kalena madaxaa na furan', kuwaas oo noqday naaneys ay dad badan ku garanayaan.
TikTok Iyo Muhiimadda Ay Leedahay
TikTok, oo fikraddiisa la sameeyay sannadkii 2016, si rasmi ahna loo shaaciyay 2017, wuxuu noqday mid ka mid ah abka sida weyn loo isticmaalo. Wuxuu gaarsiin karaa muuqaallo malaayiin qof, taas oo muujinaysa saameyntiisa ballaaran.
Isticmaalka baraha bulshada ee siyaasiyiinta Soomaaliya ayaa sii kordhaya, iyadoo TikTok uu qayb muhiim ah ka noqday isgaarsiinta. Tani waxay muujinaysaa sida ay u badan tahay in ay sii korodho muhiimadda baraha noocan ah.
Somalia's Prime Minister Xamza Cabdi Barre has called on members of the House of Representatives to create TikTok accounts, warning that those without a social media presence cannot truly participate in parliament. Speaking at a ceremony honouring the new Speaker, the PM cited the new Speaker's own viral TikTok fame as proof of the platform's power.
PM's Direct Appeal to Parliamentarians
At a ceremony honouring the newly elected Speaker of the House of Representatives, Prime Minister Xamza Cabdi Barre issued a blunt directive to all lawmakers. He stated that any member who does not maintain an account on social media platforms such as TikTok is effectively invisible within the legislative body. The Prime Minister urged every MP to open a TikTok account immediately, describing the platform as one of the most widely used social media applications in Somalia and around the world.
Barre's remarks came during a gathering dedicated to the new Speaker, Abdulqadir Maxamed Nuur (Jaamac), who was elected to the post earlier this week. The Prime Minister used the occasion to highlight how digital presence has become a prerequisite for political engagement, suggesting that a lawmaker's ability to communicate with the public is now inextricably linked to their activity on short-form video platforms.
The Speaker's Own Viral TikTok Moment
The Prime Minister pointed to the new Speaker, Abdulqadir Maxamed Nuur (Jaamac), as a prime example of how TikTok can elevate a politician's profile. Jaamac had previously posted a video on the platform that blended a popular song from the Galmudug region with his own voice, creating a memorable and widely shared clip. The video became so iconic that the lyrics from the track turned into a common nickname used by the public to refer to the Speaker.
The viral nature of Jaamac's TikTok content demonstrated the platform's capacity to reach millions of viewers, a fact that the Prime Minister cited to reinforce his argument. By showcasing the Speaker's success on the app, Barre illustrated that digital literacy is not merely a personal choice but a professional necessity for anyone seeking to influence public opinion or represent the electorate effectively.
Digital Presence as a Political Imperative
The Prime Minister's comments underscore a broader shift in Somali politics, where social media has become a primary channel for political communication and public engagement. Barre explicitly stated that a person who does not open a TikTok account cannot understand how they fit into the parliament, framing digital participation as a fundamental aspect of legislative duty. His words reflect a growing trend among Somali politicians who are increasingly leveraging online platforms to connect directly with constituents.
TikTok, which was conceptualised in 2016 and officially launched in 2017, has since grown into one of the most popular applications globally, capable of delivering video content to millions of users. The platform's rapid ascent mirrors the changing landscape of political discourse in Somalia, where the ability to broadcast messages online is becoming as important as traditional parliamentary proceedings.
