The Opposition Opposes the Step Taken Today by the Election Commission

Mogadishu (Caasimada Online) – Maxamed Aadan Jimcaale (Koofi), who is the secretary of the opposition politicians united under the Samatabixinta Platform, has responded in a written statement to the election schedule for the federal level announced today by the Independent Electoral Commission. The schedule states that the elections for both Houses of the Federal Parliament of Somalia will take place on April 15, 2027, while the presidential election is set for May 15, 2027.

“The Commission is officially announcing the following matters: The elections for both Houses of the Parliament of the Federal Republic of Somalia will be held (15-April-2027), in accordance with Article 18, paragraph 2 of the National Election Law, which states that the election date must be set 180 days before the voting day,” the statement said.

Additionally, it was added, “The presidential election of the Federal Republic of Somalia will take place (15-May-2027), in accordance with Article 112 of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Somalia, which states that the presidential term is five (5) years starting from the day of the inauguration.”

Maxamed Aadan Jimcaale (Koofi) opposed the schedule and accused the leaders of the Federal Government of engaging in election fraud and power usurpation, as he put it.

“A sick heart does not heal with mere words.” The disease that caused the collapse of Somalia began with a stolen election and the misuse of state power. Forty years later, Xasan Sh wants to turn the same disease into a cure, and it will not happen! “Oh God, who takes advice on its day,” he wrote in his statement, Maxamed Aadan Koonfi.

} On the other hand, the Minister of Information of Somalia, Abdifitah Qasim, responded by praising the step taken by the election committee, noting that the country is heading towards one-person, one-vote elections.

“Since the approval, and the president has signed the first four chapters of the National Constitution, the Federal Government of Somalia has been making efforts to ensure its implementation, with the necessary laws and institutions established for the conduct of elections. One-person, one-vote elections based on a multi-party system have taken place in Mogadishu, and the electoral process is ongoing in some federal member states,” the minister responded.

He also added, “Today, Somalia is oriented towards federal one-person, one-vote elections, which are a crucial part of state-building, strengthening democracy, and empowering the people. One-person, one-vote elections are your right and the future of your country. Prepare for participation in the elections.”

This step comes at a time when the dispute over the electoral process in the country is still ongoing, with the central government, the opposition, Jubbaland, and Puntland in disagreement.