MOGADISHU (Halbeeg News) – The government of US has urged Somali leaders to urgently implement the new election agreement signed by prime minister Mohamed Hussein Roble and the leaders of five regional states and Mogadishu mayor on Thursday.
In a statement, US state department has lauded PM Roble’s efforts to end differences between the federal government and some of regional states along with the opposition.
“We commend Prime Minister Roble’s efforts and call on Somalia’s leaders to maintain the spirit of cooperation and compromise demonstrated during this week’s negotiations,” the statement reads in part. “We encourage them to move swiftly to implement the agreement, as concluding a peaceful, inclusive, and transparent electoral process as soon as possible is vital for Somalia to continue on its path to peace and prosperity.”
On Thursday, Somali leaders have penned new electoral agreement allowing country to hold elections in two months.
In a communique issued following the conclusion of six days talks, the leaders agreed to the contested names of Federal Indirect Elections Team (FIET) shall be submitted to the Prime Minister who will direct for their replacement.
The Federal Indirect Elections Team (FIET) and its regional level counterparts will prepare elections calendar within 60 days.
According to the agreement, the elections will take place in two major towns of each regional states.
Security of the elections will be the responsibility of Somali Police Force and AMISOM and will be headed by the Prime Minister.
A nine-member committee led by the Prime Minister will draw membership from Somali Police Force and AMISOM.
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