Some of the opposition to Hassan Sheikh support the election held by his government in Galmudug, which they previously criticized
What happened
50-second readLiibaan Axmed Xasan was elected as the leader of the Galmudug administration in an election held in Dhuusamareeb, receiving 72 votes, while his opponent received 14 votes.
What else the report says
- What happens nextLiibaan is expected to take over the position from Axmed Cabdi Kaariye "Qoor Qoor," who is currently in office but did not participate in the election.
- The House of Representatives of the Galmudug administration today elected Liibaan Axmed Xasan as its leader, in an election that took place in the city of Dhuusamareeb.
- Liibaan, who was a candidate for the JSP party led by President Xasan Sheekh Maxamuud, received 72 votes, while his opponent Cabdulqaadir Cabdullahi Diiriye received 14 votes, with 3 votes being invalid.
- This result was announced by the Chairman of the Galmudug House of Representatives, Xuseen Maxamed Nuur.
Reported by BBC Somali
- Still unclear
- What specific criticisms did the opposition raise about the election?
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Reader translation: English
Some of the opposition to Xasan Shiikh have supported the election held by his government in Galmudug, which they had previously criticized.
The House of Representatives of the Galmudug administration today elected Liibaan Axmed Xasan as its leader, in an election that took place in the city of Dhuusamareeb.
Liibaan, who was a candidate for the JSP party led by President Xasan Sheekh Maxamuud, received 72 votes, while his opponent Cabdulqaadir Cabdullahi Diiriye received 14 votes, with 3 votes being invalid.
This result was announced by the Chairman of the Galmudug House of Representatives, Xuseen Maxamed Nuur.
Additionally, the Deputy Leader of the Galmudug administration was elected by the House of Representatives as Cabdiweli Ibraahin Garyare, who is a member of the Upper House of Somalia.
Liibaan is expected to take over the position from Axmed Cabdi Kaariye "Qoor Qoor," who is currently in office but did not participate in the election.
The election in Galmudug was largely anticipated, as the JSP organization had gained a majority of the representatives in the one-person, one-vote election that took place at the end of September in the Galmudug regions.
Galmudug has become the second administration whose leader has been elected by a House of Representatives chosen by the people, although the opposition in Somalia has heavily criticized the one-person, one-vote election.
Some of the opposition who previously rejected the election have sent congratulations to Liibaan.
Many politicians from the Somali opposition have congratulated the new leader of the Galmudug administration, Liibaan Axmed Xasan.
Among the politicians sending congratulations are former Prime Minister of Somalia Maxamed Xuseen Rooble, former President of Galmudug Cabdikariin Xuseen Guuleed, MP Cabdirixmaan Odowaa, MP Sanyare, and other politicians.
These men who sent congratulations were the opposition of Hassan Sheikh who harshly criticized the one-person, one-vote election which was the result of the election that took place today in Galmudug.
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Article context
What happened
- Liibaan Axmed Xasan was elected as the leader of the Galmudug administration in an election held in Dhuusamareeb, receiving 72 votes, while his opponent received 14 votes. The election faced significant criticism from some opposition members.
Key claims
- Liibaan Axmed Xasan was elected as the leader of the Galmudug administration with 72 votes.
- Cabdulqaadir Cabdullahi Diiriye received 14 votes in the election.
- The election took place in Dhuusamareeb.
- The election was criticized by some opposition members.
Source limitations
- The article does not provide independent verification of the election results.
- There is no response from the Galmudug administration regarding the criticisms.
- The article relies on statements from unnamed sources.
Reader takeaway
Liibaan Axmed Xasan's election as the leader of Galmudug reflects ongoing political dynamics and opposition sentiments in the region.
What remains unclear
- What specific criticisms did the opposition raise about the election?
- How will Liibaan Axmed Xasan's leadership impact Galmudug's governance?
- What are the next steps for the Galmudug administration following this election?
Why it matters
The article does not provide enough independently verified detail to assess the specific significance of this event beyond what is reported.
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