MOGADISHU (Halbeeg News) – The leader of Puntland state, Abdiweli Ali Gaas on Monday dissolved Badhan town council.
In a statement, Mr. Gaas said the decision was arrived at after they failed to execute the duties.
“After seeing the views of Puntland Interior ministry and came to clear that they (councillors) failed to execute the tasks they were assigned for, the Badhan district councillors were suspended,” the statement reads.
The puntland leader in the statement appointed interim local councillors to serve the district until new town council is formed.
Previously, Puntland leader dissolved the local councillors of Garowe and Bossaso towns.
The move comes ahead of Garowe Mayor election which is expected to take place next week
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