I don't mean a strong man take over.You'd then prompt a rebellion against you aka '91' all over again. This is what I'd say, become a good leader, win the first election, secure military help and then rigg elections whilst maintains popularity.
My point is to both have the concent of the people bt winning their hearts over, but also having a millitary that can actually control the country and enforce laws and take taxes.
Walahi I was shocked when I heard that Al shabab collected more taxes than the Somali goverment