Abdallahi, who ran as an independent, was viewed by some as the candidate representing the ruling junta, and in January he received the backing of an important coalition of 18 parties composed of former supporters of Taya.
Abdallahi, who ran as an independent, was perceived by some as a proxy for the ruling junta, and in January he secured the backing of a significant coalition of 18 parties comprised of former supporters of Taya.