Somalia’s Transition to Direct Voting System Gains Momentum. MOGADISHU, Somalia — The voter registration process for Somalia’s upcoming local council elections is gaining momentum, with the capital city of Mogadishu at the forefront of this historic democratic shift. Scheduled for the 25th of this month, the polls mark a significant milestone in the nation’s state-building journey, as citizens prepare to directly elect their local representatives for the first time.
Senior officials from the Federal Government of Somalia have been actively involved in the registration process, visiting various districts to encourage public participation and oversee the distribution of voting cards. Among them was Senator Haji Muse Sudi Yalahow, a prominent political figure who collected his voter registration card in the Kaaraan District. Addressing the public and press, Senator Muse Sudi emphasized the nation’s commitment to a one-person, one-vote election system. “.
The country has directed itself towards a one — person, one-vote election system, and there will be absolutely no return to indirect elections, “he declared, signaling a definitive end to the clan-based selection processes of the past. Minister of Interior, Federal Affairs and Reconciliation, H. E.
Ali Yusuf Ali (Hosh), also spoke at the registration drive in the Kaaraan District. He highlighted the government’s dedication to empowering the citizenry, stating, “The government has returned power to the people; the era of appointments is over.”Minister Hosh encouraged the public to exercise their new rights responsibly.
In a parallel development, the former President of Hirshabelle State, Mr. Ali Abdullahi Osoble, collected his voting card in the Heliwaa District, further demonstrating the high-level political backing for the electoral process.
As Somalia edges closer to these historic polls, the nation is poised to write a new chapter in its democratic history.
The upcoming vote represents a golden opportunity for residents of the capital to directly elect their local representatives, marking a significant advancement in the country’s state-building efforts.
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Source: sonna.
