Abdiwahid Gonjeh
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Abdiwahid Elmi Gonjeh (Somali: Cabdiwaahid Elmi Goonjeex, Arabic: وحيد عبدي علمي غونجاه), popularly known as Abdiwahid Gonjeh,[1] is a Somali politician. He is currently a Senator of upper house of the Federal Parliament representing Galgaduud region , Abudwak District. From September through October 2010, he was the acting Prime Minister of Somalia, a post he inherited from Omar Abdirashid Ali Sharmarke.[2][3] Prior to his appointment, Gonjeh had been the Deputy Prime Minister and federal Minister for Transport.[4]
Quick Facts Prime Minister of Somalia Acting, President ...
Abdiwahid Elmi Gonjeh عبدالواحد عبدي علمي غونجاه | |
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Prime Minister of Somalia Acting | |
In office 24 September 2010 – 31 October 2010 | |
President | Sharif Sheikh Ahmed |
Preceded by | Omar Abdirashid Ali Sharmarke |
Succeeded by | Mohamed Abdullahi Farmajo Current position =Senator of Upper house Somali government |
Personal details | |
Born | Dusamareeb galgaduud somalia |
Political party | Transitional Federal Government |
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He hails from the Darod Marehan subclan. In mid-2012, Gonjeh presented himself as a candidate in Somalia's 2012 presidential elections.[5]