Prior to becoming Galmudug's president, Karie was the minister of state for the ministry of public works, reconstruction and public-housing of the federal government of Somalia.

[3] According to Karie, his main tasks as president are to disarm and integrate local clan militias into the state security forces and the construction of the Hobyo port.

[4] One form of amendment that has been cited as being required is an overhaul in the manner of the transition of power, as outgoing president Gelle's term expiry appeared to some correspondents to have an arbitrary schedule.

[5] On 2 June 2020, President Karie announced a new plan to disarm clan militias in Galmudug, following a speech he delivered in Galkacyo.

[7] Karie markedly differentiated himself from other holders of Somali federal presidencies by stating that he has a close relationship with Somalia's central government.