Abdikarim Adan Haji Diriye | |
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| Cabdikariim Adan Xaaji Diiriye | |
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| Governor of Gebiley [1] | |
| In office 29 June 2020 –2 November 2021 | |
| President | Muse Bihi Abdi |
| Succeeded by | Abdiqani Mohamoud Jidhe |
| Governor of Sool | |
| In office 2 November 2021 –12 January 2025 | |
| President | Muse Bihi Abdi |
| Preceded by | Abdiqani Mohamoud Jidhe |
| Succeeded by | Ahmed Farah Osman Abdi |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1975 [ citation needed ] Maydh,Sanaag,Somaliland |
| Residence(s) | Lasanod,Sool,Somaliland |
Abdikarim Adan Haji Diriye (Somali :Cabdikariim Adan Xaaji Diiriye;born 1975) is a Somaliland politician who served as Governor of Sool from November 2021 until 12 January 2025 and earlier as Governor of Gebiley from 29 June 2020 to 2 November 2021. [1] [2]
He was born in Maydh,the historic coastal town in the Sanaag region.[ citation needed ] He belongs to the Isaaq (Habar Yoonis;also romanized “Habar Yonis”) clan-family. [3]
On 29 June 2020,Diriye was appointed Governor of Gebiley in a presidential reshuffle and served until 2 November 2021. [1]
In November 2021,he became Governor of Sool. [3] His appointment and the simultaneous appointment of a new Las Anod police commander (a Dhulbahante/Baharsame) were viewed by many Las Anod elites as harsh and as obstructing local progress. [3]
On 20 December 2021,he cautioned traditional elders in Adhi'adeye against clan violence. [4] On 24 February 2022,he inspected the Sool regional police command in Las Anod during a weekly security briefing. [5] On 29 August 2022,he took part in discussions on the JPLG programme expansion and planning for 2023/2027 with national and partner institutions. [6] On 12 January 2023,he attended a meeting in Las Anod between Somaliland authorities and traditional leaders amid rising tensions. [7]
On 12 January 2025,he was succeeded as Governor of Sool by Ahmed Farah Osman Abdi by presidential decree. [2]