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Mr Walker said the council is "putting all of its feelers out" to "try and raise the money it can to stand a chance at bidding".

The disgruntled fishermen put out feelers and a syndicate is formed often involving different businessmen from the cities of Garowe and Bosaso.

“I put out some feelers, and to my astonishment, they said, ‘Yeah, come along,’ ” he said.

Anyone interested in being nominated now has a small window to garner such support — and is probably already putting feelers out to delegates.

He also hopes to get the band on board, and has put out feelers.