Southwest parliament elects a speaker and his deputies in Baidoa
Baidoa (HOL) — Southwest State lawmakers elected Mahad Mohamed Sheikh Hassan as speaker of the regional House of Representatives on Thursday, completing a key stage in the formation of the new parliamentary leadership.
Southwest State lawmakers elected Mahad Mohamed Sheikh Hassan as speaker of the regional House of Representatives with 70 votes, while Shamso Mohamed Yarow and Ahlaam Omar Mohamed were elected as deputy speakers.
What was announced
- Mahad Mohamed Sheikh Hassan won the speaker election with 70 votes against Abdihakim Fiqi's 25 votes.
- Shamso Mohamed Yarow was elected as the second deputy speaker with 72 votes, while Ahlaam Omar Mohamed received 21 votes.
- Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud congratulated the new leaders, highlighting the election as progress in the democratic process.
Context
The speaker election is part of the formation of the new parliamentary leadership amid political tension regarding the electoral system and power-sharing structure.
“I am confident that they will discharge their duties with transparency, honesty and responsibility.”
Why this matters: This election is significant as it reflects progress in governance and democracy in Southwest State, which is crucial for Somalia's political landscape.
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Baidoa (HOL) — Southwest State lawmakers elected Mahad Mohamed Sheikh Hassan as speaker of the regional House of Representatives on Thursday, completing a key stage in the formation of the new parliamentary leadership.
Mahad won 70 votes in a ballot held at the regional parliament hall in Baidoa. His challenger, Abdihakim Fiqi, received 25 votes.
Shamso Mohamed Yarow was elected second deputy speaker with 72 votes, while Ahlaam Omar Mohamed received 21.
The vote completed the selection of the leadership of the Southwest State House of Representatives, the regional administration’s legislative body.
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