Watch: The results of the HirShabelle election announced

Jowhar (Caasimada Online) – The Independent National Electoral Commission and Boundaries today announced the results of the election that took place days ago in the regions of the Somali State of HirShabelle.

The chairman of the commission, Abdikariim Ahmed Hassan, stated that the election was held in 10 districts, with 13 political parties participating in the competition for 99 seats in the House of Representatives.

The total number of votes cast reached 114,633, and the commission reported that 112,451 of them were valid votes, while 2,182 votes were deemed invalid.

The announced results indicate that the Justice and Unity party won 759 votes and one seat, while Madalsan received 911 votes and one seat.

The Somali Citizens' party received 122 votes and one seat, while the Somali Democratic party won 2,368 votes and two seats.

Justice and Togetherness became the party with the most votes, receiving 88,130 votes and 78 seats, while the Somali People received 113 votes but did not win any seats.

Additionally, the National Light party received 6,165 votes and five seats, while Karaama received 6,875 votes and six seats.

The Saab party also received 120 votes but did not win any seats, while Dan Shacab received 51 votes and did not win any seats.

The Sincad party received 3,701 votes and three seats, while the Youth Advisory received 97 votes but did not win any seats. Finally, the Ramaas party received 1,939 votes and two seats.

This election is part of the one-person, one-vote electoral process in Somalia, with the commission stating that the elections have taken place peacefully and freely.

The Independent National Electoral Commission and Boundaries also stated that the activities taking place in the regional states and Banadir are part of the preparations for the federal elections in Somalia.