Mogadishu(Mogadishu24)-Southwest State President Abdiaziz Mohamed Hassan ‘Laftagareen’ arrived in Mogadishu on Wednesday, accompanied by a heavily armed security detail, sparking widespread social media speculation about potential tensions with the Federal Government.

Laftagareen’s presence in the capital is for the upcoming National Consultative Council (NCC) meeting, which has faced multiple delays.

Speculations arise as relations between the Southwest State and the Federal Government have been strained, despite recent mediation efforts.

Puntland State is not expected to participate in the meeting due to ongoing disputes with the Federal Government.