President Bihi submits names of new electoral commission member to the house for approval

Somaliland President Muse Bihi has today officially announced the completion of the list of new national electoral commission members after the immediate electoral members resigned following a dispute that erupted between them over the leadership. President Bihi submitted the list of names to the parliament for approval.

The national electoral commission contains 7 executive members; three appointed by the president, two from the house of elders and the remaining two appointed by the two opposition parties.

The announcement of the president came barely a few days after opposition parties declared nationwide protests against presidential electoral delay and accused the president for not showing commitment to accelerate the electoral process.