Somalia Prime minister reitrates federal member states to expedite Parliamentary election

Somalia prime minister Mohamed Hussein Roble has reiterated the importance of holding parliamentary elections on time. He called on federal member state leaders to expedite the process.

Roble ordered the commissions to conclude the Lower House elections by the end of December as Senate elections are almost completed. The directive came after Roble held an online video conference with representatives of the commissions.

He stated that the federal government of Somalia will provide technical and financial security facilitation, according to the office of the prime minister. The Prime minister emphasized the 30% women quota of the parliament and directed regional states to reserve it to safeguard women’s participation in the country’s politics.

On Friday, the international community urged stakeholders in Somalia to accelerate and conduct inclusive and credible elections and expressed deep concern over the ongoing delays in the electoral process.