A cloud of confusion hangs over the political scene after a resignation announcement posted by former South West State President Sharif Hassan Sheikh Adan, commonly known as Lafta-Gareen, was quietly removed from his official social media page.
The original post, published earlier this week, suggested that Lafta-Gareen was stepping away from his political role. However, the message has since disappeared—with no official clarification from the former president or his inner circle.
“He later deleted the post,” confirmed a media monitor tracking political statements from regional leaders. The deletion has sparked a flurry of speculation, ranging from the possibility of external pressure to a simple change of mind.
Lafta-Gareen and his spokespersons have not issued a follow-up statement explaining why the resignation was announced only to be taken down. Some political analysts suggest the move could indicate ongoing negotiations behind the scenes, while others believe it may have been a premature or unauthorized post.
Supporters of the former president remain divided. Some are interpreting the deletion as a sign that Lafta-Gareen intends to stay active in politics, while others worry about instability in the region’s leadership messaging.
As of now, the only remaining trace of the episode is screenshots circulating on social media. Calls for clarity are growing louder, with many urging the former president to address the matter publicly.