The United States embassy in Somalia urged the leaders of the Federal Member States not to delay the Lower House election. In a statement, the embassy called on the leaders to swiftly conclude a credible, transparent, and inclusive process.
They urged the regional state leaders Said Abdullahi Deni, Ahmed Madobe, Ahmed Abdi Qoorqoor, Ali Gudlawe to avoid further delays and swiftly conclude credible, transparent, and inclusive elections.
The electoral commission announced that four out of a total of 16 seats would be up for grabs and that the registration of candidates will begin from Monday to Thursday, December 16.
Among the contestants for the race is Fowsiyo Yusuf Haji, who is one of the candidates aspiring for presidency. Northern delegates have already elected eight MPs.
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