MOGADISHU, Somalia – Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud introduced plans to implement one-person-one-vote elections, describing the initiative as essential for the nation’s future, in a speech following Friday prayers on the Presidential Mosque.
Mohamud sharply criticized Ahmed Madobe, the president of the semi-autonomous Jubbaland area, accusing him of sustaining energy for 13 years via undemocratic means. He stated Madobe had promised democratic elections however had as a substitute orchestrated oblique voting that excluded many from collaborating.
The Somali president additionally highlighted Madobe’s failure to increase management past Kismayo, the regional capital, and to free battle zones inside Jubbaland.
Calling for nationwide unity, Mohamud urged residents to gear up for a clear electoral course of, saying, “We’re able to work with everybody to make one-person-one-vote a actuality.”
In his closing remarks, Mohamud careworn that Somalia’s progress wouldn’t be stalled by particular person energy grabs, committing to advertise unity, fairness, and complete nationwide growth.
