Mogadishu, (Halbeeg News) – The Federal government of Somalia’s cabinet has approved the establishment of the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission.
The approval which was made during a special sitting chaired by Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre in Mogadishu, aims to strengthen Somalia’s democratic institutions and ensure transparent electoral processes.
The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission, a constitutional body, is tasked with overseeing elections at all levels of government and implementing credible and transparent electoral practices.
The commission’s mandate is central to Somalia’s efforts to restore and uphold the people’s right to freely elect their leaders through One-Person One-Vote elections nationwide.
The newly approved commission comprises 18 members, selected for their expertise and dedication to democratic principles:
Abdikarim Ahmed Hassan, Sadiq Abshir Graad, Mohamed Abdirahman Adan, Yusuf Abdiqadir Mohamed-Baafo, Omar Abukar Omar, Farhiyo Mohamed Yusuf, Dr. Omar Jamaat Mohamed, Farah Abdi Hassan, Sahra Diriye Musa, Abdullahi Salat Yarow, Mohamed Amin Hassan Abdullahi, Abdi Adow Mohamed, Abdishakur Abib Hayir, Khalid Ibrahim Ismail, Amina Sh. Osman Mohamed, Nasir Mohamed Shire, Abdirahim Abdillahi Shafi and Mohamed Omar Ismail
The approval of this commission marks a significant step forward in Somalia’s efforts to strengthen its democratic framework.
The government and its partners remain optimistic that these reforms will pave the way for more inclusive and credible elections in the country.
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