Osman privately welcomed losing the 1967 presidential election as liberation

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Osman’s reaction to the loss was one of relief: “The government that was my supporter was tricked by people that made it believe to be on my side, but as far as I’m concerned, I consider the result[] as a blessing for me, that lets me return to be free without having to bow down to anyone!” — Abdi Ismail Samatar, Africa’s First Democrats, 944