Somaliland President appoints new political parties registration Committee

Somaliland President Muse Bihi Abdi has appointed a new seven member committee to register political parties and relevant bodies, as the country hopes for elections this year.

The president said their appointment was based on their individual Knowledge, ability and experience ,expressing confidence that they are able to assume the responsibilities arising from their capacity.

The committee members include: Mohamud Ahmed Obsiye, Said Mohamed Elmi , Muhyaddin Yusuf Ibrahim, Adan Gedi Qayaad, Abdalle Ibrahim Mohamed , Mukhtar Abdi Jama , Mohamed Hassan Abdi Badde

Somaliland has been embroiled in political and electoral turmoil in recent days, with opposition parties UCID and Wadani arguing that the presidential election should be held on time, and that the government be committed to opening political parties.

The appointment of the Somaliland Political parties and Associations Registration Committee comes at a time when no solution has yet been found to the dispute.
The new members will be presented to the Somaliland House of Representatives for approval, and will be sworn in by the Supreme Court.