In a statement, he said: "I take responsibility for what has happened during the time of my predecessors and where we have wronged or failed anyone, we beg their forgiveness."
Goluhu Xeer-hoosaad buu leeyahay, anigu markaan Kursiga banneeyo Golahaa xaq u leh cidda uu ka dhiganayo, Xisbigayaga ha noqdo ama Xisbi kale ha noqdo ee waa la wada-tartamayaa, markaa ninkii ku soo baxa ayuun baynu eegaynaa."