In February 1944, he joined the Somali Youth Club (subsequently called "Somali Youth League"), became a member of the party's steering board and in 1946 was appointed Secretary of the Belet Weyne section of the party.
He joined the Somali Youth Club (subsequently called "Somali Youth League"). This was in February 1944. He became a member of the party's steering board. This was in February 1944. He in 1946 was appointed Secretary of the Belet Weyne section of the party. This was in February 1944.