In his posthumous tribute, the President of the Republic described the late notable ′′ model of customary and traditional leadership. ′′

′′ He forced esteem and admiration through his permanent availability to work to strengthen the peace, brotherhood and complementarity of the peoples of the region ", said the Head of State.

′′ He will long remain engraved in the memory of his compatriots for the decisive role and commitment that was always his in mobilizing cohesion and national unity in Ethiopia ", continued President Ismail Omar Guelleh.

′′ May God welcome him to his Eternal Paradise ", beg the Head of State, expressing his ′′ sad condolences to the family of the illustrious deceased and to all the brothers peoples of Ethiopia and the entire region ′′

We belong to Allah and to him we shall return.