Galmudug’s Qoor Qoor: “We Are Ready for Direct Elections” Amidst Political Divisions.

 

In a decisive statement at the opening of the 11th session of the Galmudug parliament, the president of the Galmudug regional administration, Mr. Ahmed Adi Kariye, known as Qoor Qoor, emphasized the region's commitment to conducting direct elections. He declared that Galmudug stands ready to facilitate a voting process that allows its citizens to select their leadership.

 

During his address, Qoor Qoor reaffirmed the importance of the resolutions from the recent National Consultative Council meeting, highlighting their implications for the electoral process. "The National Consultative Council agreed that the country should hold elections by person and vote. Galmudug is taking its role, and we are ready to hold elections by person and vote in our region," he stated firmly.

 

The president also expressed the widespread desire among the Somali populace for a transition to direct elections, emphasizing its feasibility. "The holding of a free election in Galmudug and the whole country is a great victory for the Somali people, as it is important to give back the power of the Somali community to elect whoever they want," Qoor Qoor added.

This announcement comes amid significant tensions among regional administrations, as Jubbaland and Puntland have voiced opposition to the National Consultative Council's decisions.

 

These divisions have raised questions about the feasibility and fairness of the electoral process, complicating the path toward direct elections in Somalia.