Sharif Sheikh Ahmed

Former President of Somalia (2009 to 2012)

Federal Republic of Somalia

Bio

Sharif Sheikh Ahmed is a Somali politician who served as President of Somalia from 2009 to 2012. He leads the Himilo Qaran party and is a prominent opposition figure.

Description

Included in the presidential straw poll as a prominent cross-party figure. He is reported to anchor the Somali Salvation Forum opposition grouping. The president is elected by members of parliament, so any public preference recorded here is an explicit what-if.

Verification note

Former presidency and Himilo Qaran leadership confirmed by Wikipedia (Tier B). His role anchoring the Somali Salvation Forum opposition grouping rests on reporting (Tier C) and is recorded as reported.