After two months of standoff between Kismayo administration and federal government President Mohammed Farmaajo, Sheikh Islam Ahmed Madobe took over oath of office on Saturday.
The function was cancelled last month when Farmaajo's administration banned direct flights to Kismayo Airport, a move that aimed at blocking dignitaries from gracing the event.
But last week, an aircraft from Kenya violated the order and ferried a host of leaders to Kismayo, who witnessed Madobe's inauguration on Saturday.
A close ally of KDF, Madobe's re-election was challenged by federal government, which accused Kenya of imposing him as regional president of Jubaland.
During the event, Madobe however, extended an olive branch to Farmaajo's administration, adding that he was ready to dialogue for peace and prosperity.
"Jubaland will remain committed to dialogue with the Federal Govt to bring an end to the standoff and move forward," said Sheikh Madobe.
The function also reunited former federal government leaders Sheikh Hassan and Shariff Sheikh Ahmed who threw their weight behind Madobe.
Puntland President Said Abdullahi Deni commended Madobe for breaching federal government's directive imposed on flights to Kismayo Airport.
The inauguration could yet again ignite Kenya's diplomatic row with Somalia. Last week, Ambassador Lucas Tumbo was summoned after the aircraft landed in Kismayo against the directive.
Currently, Somalia and Kenya are also battling for the control of Indian Ocean maritime border, with International Court of Justice handling the case.
While President Farmaajo insists that Somalia will abide by the ICJ ruling, President Uhuru Kenyatta called for dialogue during the United Nations General Assembly last month.