Jubaland President Ahmed Madobe Appoints Election Committee Amid Federal Government Tensions
In a decisive move, President
Ahmed Madobe of Jubaland State has appointed a seven-member Borders and
Elections Committee to oversee the upcoming elections, despite the federal
government's opposition to indirect voting in the region. This committee, comprising
six men and one woman, is tasked with developing an election schedule that
could secure Madobe a new term in office.
This appointment marks a significant divergence from President Hassan Sheikh's vision of a unified electoral commission for the country, a point Madobe emphasized during the recent National Consultative Assembly meeting. While an agreement for indirect elections was initially reached for November, the federal government has since retracted its support, insisting on a direct voting process.
Recent discussions in Kismayo have seen Jubaland representatives engaging with federal officials, yet Madobe remains steadfast in his plans for indirect elections. He has also extended an invitation to federal parliamentarians for a meeting to further discuss the electoral process.
In a statement issued tonight, the Jubaland government accused the federal administration of attempting to destabilize the region by mobilizing armed forces in Lower Jubba. The Jubaland security ministry claims this action is aimed at creating chaos as the state prepares for its elections.
Members of the Jubaland State Electoral Commission:
Stay tuned for further updates on
the evolving political landscape in Jubaland.
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