The Re-election in Galmudug Concludes + Results

Dhuusamareeb (Caasimada Online) – The Independent National Electoral Commission and Boundaries today announced the results of the repeat election for the House of Representatives of the Galmudug regional government in the city of Dhuusamareeb.

The chairman of the commission, Cabdikariim Axmed Xasan, stated that the election took place in 11 districts, with 12 political parties participating in the competition for 89 seats in the House of Representatives.

The total number of votes cast reached 149,475 votes, and the commission reported that 146,374 of them were valid votes, while 3,101 votes were deemed invalid.

The announced results indicate that the Justice and Unity party won 1,085 votes and one seat, while Madalsan received 4,025 votes and two seats.

The Somali Citizens Organization received 842 votes and one seat, while the Somali Democratic party won 2,283 votes and one seat.

Justice and Togetherness became the party with the most votes, receiving 110,072 votes and 67 seats, while the Somali People received 158 votes but did not win any seats.

Additionally, Karaama received 10,309 votes and six seats, while SAAB received 880 votes and one seat. Dan Shacab received 738 votes but did not win any seats.

The Sincad party received 10,895 votes and seven seats, while the Youth for National Advice received 2,043 votes and one seat. RamaaS also received 3,044 votes and two seats.

The overall results show that the 89 seats in the Galmudug House of Representatives were distributed among 12 political parties, with Justice and Togetherness obtaining 67 seats, Sincad following with seven seats, and Karaama receiving six seats.

This election is part of the electoral process of one person, one vote in Somalia, with the commission stating that the electoral activities are taking place in various regions of the country.

Banadir Region, South West, and Galmudug are among the areas where electoral activities are ongoing, while preparations for the elections are taking place in the Hirshabelle regional state.

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