GL has two states but didn't stop from becoming federal state.
Galmudug became a federal state to placate the Hawiye need for equal representation with Darood. Anyone who says that Khatumo can become a federal state by citing Galmudug does not understand why Galmudug was created. Dhulbahante can either remain in limbo or declare entirely for one side, there is no path towards federal statehood. Even Cali Khalif understands this which is why he bashes Puntland all the time, it is a binary choice.