IN THE NAME OF ALLAH, THE MOST MERCIFUL, THE BENEFICIENT

FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF SOMALIA

CAHDI PARTY
(CADDAALADDA, HORUMARINTA DIMOQRAADIYADDA IYO ISQADDARINTA)

THE CONSTITUTION

PEACE - JUSTICE - FREEDOM

JUNE 2014
CAHDI PARTY
Glossary:
Party: Means CAHDI Party.
Constitution: Means the governing law of CAHDI Party
Program: Means the external and internal policies of CAHDI Party
The positions mentioned in this constitution indicate: The heads of the leading
institutions of CAHDI Party
By-law: Is defined as the internal administrative regulations of the Party
Plan of action: The short term planning ahead of the Party in order to carry out
certain activities in a defined period of time
General assembly: The national level meeting where the party members and delegates
from the national government, regional governments, regional administrations and
districts are gathered every four years
General Assembly: is the highest gatherings of cahdi party Somalia every four years
Session: The party meeting of the Central Committee every six months
Meeting: Tri-monthly meeting of the party council of the regional government,
committee of the region as well as the district and party cell at village level where the
district recognizes because of the huge number of its members
BASIC DOCUMENTS OF THE PARTY
1. Party Constitution
2. Political Program of the Party
3. The By-laws of the Party
4. The Plan of action of the Party

REASONS BEHIND THE INCEPTION OF THE PARTY

The Somali people and the other nations of the world are aware of the complexity of
the crisis in Somalia, the painful civil strife and its consequences, the misery, the
disintegration of its citizens, the displacements, the destruction of the whole country
and its infrastructure, of the history and culture, the destruction of the Somali public
and private properties of hundreds of centuries old.
Currently the Somali nation is going through a new shining era after when the
transitional arrangements and governments have been phased out following the
collapse of the former military rule of 1969 1990.
In this respect, the founders of CAHDI Party felt their national obligation aiming at
the restoration of hope for their fellow citizens. The members of CAHDI PARTY
decided to sacrifice and offer their lives, their wealth and minds for the benefit of their
country and people.
Therefore, the cornerstone of CAHDI Party entails:
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Restoration of the lost Somali nationhood

Restoration and revival of the Somali unity
Restoration of justice
Democratization of the national administration and restoration of the Somali
dignity and position of our country within the family of nations
THE GOAL OF THE PARTY

The goal of CAHDI Party is: Justice Democracy Self-Respectfulness

THE PRINCIPLES OF THE PARTY
The core principles of the Party are:
1. CAHDI Party is a modern liberal a political Party that has justice and
development platform.
2. Not a military, not hostile and enmity organization rather it is a peaceful
reformist party aiming at the development of the peoples lives and the
reconstruction of the country and globally sharing exercising liberalism.
3. Respect and preserving the Islamic culture and its extension to the generations
to come

4. CAHDI Party is categorically against all forms terrorism and causes of conflict
as of tribalism, nepotism, corruption, misinterpretation of the Islamic
religion,. Also against the violation of the other religions etc.
5. Strengthening of the general knowledge, professionalization of the education,
promoting and developing modern technology as well as developing the Somali
language.
6. Focus on and development of the integrity, credibility and consolidation of the
Somali history
7. Development of the Somali tradition, culture, heritage and values.
8. Safeguarding the basic rights, freedom and dignity of the person and the whole
citizens of the people of Somalia.
9. Protection of the rights and freedom of expression, thoughts and opinions,
writing
and
printing/publishing,
individual
or
group
peaceful
demonstrations/protests to expose thoughts and feelings based on: claims,
support, sadness, celebration and reactions against outstanding events which
are contradicting the constitution and other laws of the country as well as not
endangering the lives of the people, private and public properties and also not
negatively affecting the general security and stability and particularly the
venue of such gatherings/demonstrations.
10. Struggle for social justice and equality where there is no discrimination on
sex (male and female), color, language, faith, region or country of birth,
level of education and political affiliation.
11. Protection of the rights of the Somali victims and minority communities.

Objectives of the Party

The general objectives of the Party include but not limited to the following:
1. True, real and concrete reconciliation among the people of Somalia
2. Healing and amnesty among the Somalis by forgiving and forgetting the past
Atrocities, injuries and bad feelings, enmities, displacements, confiscation of
Properties which must be restored to its rightful owners and all those ills inherited
And resulted from the civil strife in the country.
3. Resettlement of the Somali internally displaced persons (IDPs), those under refuge
in the neighboring countries and the Diaspora communities who flew and resettled
worldwide and co-existence among them as well as between them and those
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neighboring nations.
4. Strengthening the ties between Somalia and its neighboring countries, IGAD,
Eastern Africa, African Union, Countries and peoples Africa Liberal Network ALN
and liberal International LI , of the Arab World, Islamic.
Countries and Organizations, other International Organizations and Countries that
share geopolitical, security and economic interests with Somalia.
5. Strengthening relations and cooperation with the Somali Diaspora communities
and their organizations.
6. Struggle for the democratization of good governance and free and fair elections,
accountability and transparency of the public finance management, equal sharing
of the revenues generated from donations, local sources and natural resources of the
country.
7. Unification of the people of Somalia through means of dialogue, forgiveness,
Brotherhood/sisterhood, healings, tolerance etc.
8. Awareness creation for the Somalis to enable that each and every citizen (candidate
for a political position) is evaluated and elected on the basis of his/her leadership
qualities such as educational background, capability, integrity and ability.
9. Materialization, implementation and development of federalism which is a
decentralization of the state governance and administration by bringing the
required services close to the people in their respective locations/constituencies.
10. Reorganization of the regions and districts existed up to 1990 and assessing new
localities which according to population density, economic potential, strategic and
geographic coverage can become regions and/or districts. While districts and
regions not in line with the above characteristics can be reconsidered otherwise in
conformity with a legal framework set up countrywide.
11. Provision of multi-dimensional care to the Somali societies giving priority to the
vulnerable groups such as children, women, old-aged, orphans and disabled, IDPs
suffering in the country and in the neighboring countries.
12. Provision and development of the much needed social services such as education,
water and sanitation, health, justice and sports to the people, collaboration and
networking with the Regional Governments, Regional and Districts
Administrations under the Federal Republic of Somalia.

Constitution of the Party

The party constitution is the basic document that sets its legal framework and is the
roadmap showing its internal regulations, management and vision through which to
lead the people of Somalia. The constitution is equipped with articles indicating all
tasks touching the life of the party including internal and external management.
Equally the constitution highlights or empowers the political program of the party
which directs the internal and external policies in compliance with the interests of the
people represented by the party.
Article 1
Party Name
Official name of the party: CAHDI PARTY
Article 2
Party flag/emblem
Party flag/emblem: A flag composed of two parts: is green which means prosperity
and greeting hands which means harmony and promises of from the people
forgiveness of somali people to live peace and live with other nations peacefully.
Article 3
Party Headquarters
1. The Headquarters of the party is Mogadishu, the capital city of the Federal
Republic of Somalia
2. The party can have its offices/branches in all the headquarters of the Regional
Governments, Regional and District Administrations and villages and also where
each and every Somali community lives outside the country.
3. The party can set up its committees or representatives in the centers of the
government agencies, embassies, joint ventures, private entities, educational
institutions in the country as well as in the foreign countries where Somali Diaspora
reside and where Somali students are enrolled.

Article 4
Party membership
1. Party membership is allowed to any citizen of Somalia (National of Somalia) aged
18 years and above, never sentenced by a court, not in prison(free),mentally fit,
recognizes and accepts the constitution and the program of the party and also
ready to pay the party membership fee and the annual subscription.
2. A Somali national who owns other nationality and/or resettlement is eligible a
party membership on condition that he/she abides by the party regulations and
that the national charter/constitution accommodates the citizenship of the
applicant.
3. A person who got resettlement or has got Somali citizenship is eligible party
membership without considering his/her citizenship of origin.
4. A party member can loss his/her membership in violation of the above paragraphs
1, 2, and 3 of Article 4 or committed a crime with a court conviction.
Article 5
Party structure and leadership
General Assembly (GA)
1. The general assembly of the party is the highest organ/command of the leadership
whose resolutions constitute the official and legal document of the party the GA
consist of .
2. The GA hears and evaluates the presentations and financial reports by the central
committee of the party during its meeting and also the political and economic
achievements of the party during the period between the two GA meetings.
3. The GA approves the partys tentative budget of the coming four years.
4. Amends the constitution, political program and socio-economic set up of the party.
5. Elects the central committee members, disciplinary and audit committees.
6. Determines the number of the party members/committees at regional governments,
regional and districts levels.
7. Defines and directs the political roadmap of the party internally and externally.
8. The meeting of the General Assembly of the party takes place once every 4 (four
years) and can be convened wherever the GA decides.
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9. GA elects Central Council of cahdi party every four years at ones

extraordinary meeting of the central council for a reasonable motion.
11. The session of the central council can be convened with a quorum of 2/3 of the
members.
12. If the meeting of the central council is postponed due to lack of a quorum,
another date will be announced to be within 30 (thirty days) provided plus
members attendance.
13. The central council has the powers to take any decision that is not
contradicting the national constitution and the provisions of the party
constitution and political program.
14. The central council elects leading committee which consist of three who endorses
the candidates of chairman and three deputy chairman and secretary general,
treasurer of the party and they will be elected by hand voting.
15. The central council prepares the political and financial reports as well as the
tentative budget for the coming four years term to be presented before the General
Assembly.
16. The central committee approves with hand-voting the number of the delegates
from the Regional Governments, Regional and Districts Administrations and also
from the Somali Diaspora Communities Councils
Article 7
Party Executive Leadership
Chairperson
1) The Chairperson is the highest officer of the party and its different
departments. He/she is a member of the central council and is elected by the
central Council.
2) Party Leader is the presidential candidate of the party. The Party Leader is
also the Honorary Chair of the Party. The presidential candidate is endorsed
by the central council of the party to run for the top seat of the Republic.
Article 8
Tasks and Powers of the Executive Committee
Party Chairperson
1. The Chairperson is the highest ranking officer of the party.
2. Presides the meetings of the central and executive committees of the party.
3. Exercises the daily activities of the executive and central committees.
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4. Monitors and controls the political, economic and socio-cultural activities

undertaken by the party officials.
5. Represents and speaks on behalf of the party and can delegate some of his/her
duties to other competent officials if it deems necessary.
6. The Chairperson can delegate some of his/her tasks to the deputy.
7. The Chairperson will hold the position for a term of 4 years and can be elected only
Two term.
8. The Chairperson, the Deputy, the Secretary General, the Economic and Finance
Secretary will be elected 4 years for only two terms. They cannot contend for a third
term.
9. In the absence of the Chairperson for duties, due to sickness/incapacitated, criminal
case, resignation or death, the Deputy will take over.
10. The chairperson appoints other secretary departments other than elected ones
regional councils
Article 9
Tasks and powers of the Deputy
1. The Deputy (Deputies) of the Chairperson is vested the second commanding power
of the central committee.
2. The Deputy is the assistant of the Chairperson and undertakes the party activities
assigned to him by the Chair or the central committee.
3. The Deputy represents or speaks on behalf of the party when and where the
Chairperson is not present.
4. The Deputy can directly monitor or control the activities conducted by the various
departments of the party at national, sub-national, regional and district levels and
can take decisions in conformity to the provisions of the party constitution and by
-laws. .
Article 10
Tasks and powers of the Secretary General
1. The Secretary General is a member of the Executive Committee of the Central
Committee of the Party and also vital and instrumental for the standing orders of
the party.

2. Gathers and keeps the official documents of the Executive Committee of the party
at national levels.
3. Prepares the meetings, the minutes and resolutions of the General Assembly of the
Central Committee and also of the Executive Committee.
4. Responsible for the communication and delivering invitations for convening
meetings of the Central and Executive Committees of the party.
5. Can represent the party in the absence of the Party Chairperson and his Deputy.
6. Can undertake any other task assigned to him/her by the Central and/or the
Executive Committees.
Article 11
I. Economic and Financial Secretary, Certified Accountant and Treasurer of the
Central Committee
1. The Economic and Financial Secretary is the highest official of the economic and
financial institutions of the party from national up to cell levels.
2. He is a member of the Executive Committee of the Central Committee. He/She is
exclusively responsible of the party finances and properties and can delegate any
member within the executive or Central Committee members.
3. The Secretary can recruit a certified accountant outside the party institutions that
must be appointed by the Executive Committee. That accountant shall abide by
the instructions and orders of the Secretary.
4. The Secretary is the Chair of the Central Committees Economic and Finance
Committee.
5. Undertakes any other task assigned to him by the Central Committee.
II.

Treasurer of the Central Committee of the party

1. The Treasurer is responsible of the properties (buildings, transport means, factories,

printing houses etc.) and financial records of the party. He manages the finances
(revenues and expenditures).
2. The Treasurer is not a member the Central Committee and is appointed by the
Executive Committee of CAHDI Party
3. The Treasurer pays the bills of the party expenditures and the salaries.
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4. The Treasurer operates under the instructions of the Secretary of the Economic and
Finance Department and the Certified Accountant

Article 12
Party Disciplinary and Audit Committee
1. The Disciplinary and Audit Committee is elected by the executive committe
present. members of the Party.
2. The Committee has four (4) years term in office in compliance with the party
constitution and by-laws.
3. The number of the Disciplinary and Audit committee appointed by the chairperson

4. The committee shall have a Chairperson and two Deputies (First & Second) elected
from within the committee members in its first meeting after a maximum of seven
days from their election.
5. The Chairperson and his/her Deputies can be sacked from office upon failures of
his/her responsibilities and party chair person will appoint new committee
the authority to delegate to sub-committees after approval by the executive
committee of the central committee of the party.

Article 13
Local Primary Organizations of the Party
Party Assembly at Regional Government level
1. The Party Assembly at Regional Government level is the highest entity of the
Party in the whole locations of the Regional Government
2. The Party Assembly at Regional Government level is convened minimum once
every four years.
3. The Assembly must be convened before two months of the partys National General
Assembly.
4. Extraordinary Party Assembly at Regional Government level can be convened
upon request by 2/3 majority of the members.
5. The extraordinary Party Assembly at Regional Government level cannot change or
amend the general policy guideline/roadmap of the party. Accountability, auditing,
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performance control and directives can be done in compliance with the laws and bylaws.

Article 14
The Party Council of the Regional Government
Functions and powers
Regional Government is meant an administration that is part and parcel of the
Federal Republic of Somalia which consists of a minimum of two regions or more.
CAHDI Party will not recognize any regional government which is not in compliance
with the Interim Constitution.
1. The structure of the Party Council of the Regional will be formed by chairperson of
the party with consultants of executive committee.
2. The party chairperson appoints chairperson of regional government two
deputies,secretary and finance officer.
3. the regional council is same as regional government structure and somali
community diaspora councils.
4.The regional government council ,regional councils and diaspora councils are
members of executive committee.

Article 15
Party revenue
The party revenue is generated as follows:
1. Membership fee paid by each and every member once at the beginning of the
registration as a party member.
2. Monthly subscription paid by the party members once every month.
3. Rents from the properties of the party, publications, arts and sports as well as
services rendered by party officials/departments.
4. Donations from individuals, local and international organizations and countries.
5. The revenue generated as above will be regulated and set up in a special by-law
promulgated by the Central Committee of the Party.
Article 16
Enter into force
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This constitution shall enter into force effective from the approved date of 17 august
2014.date of its approval by the General Assembly of CAHDI PARTY.
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