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Indirect presidential elections were held in Jubaland, Somalia on 25 November. The incumbent president Ahmed Mohamed Islam was re-elected by members of the House of Representatives as the President of Jubaland for a third term. It was the third election since the state's formation in 2012. Prior to the elections, the Parliament Speaker and other Deputy Speakers were elected on 21 November, by the House of Representatives of Jubaland.
On 31 March, Puntland withdrew its recognition of the federal government due to a constitutional crisis caused by the federal parliament's adoption of changes to a disputed provisional constitution without consulting Puntland, under which the president and government were originally elected. [1]
On 3 November, Jubaland invited their Members of Federal Parliament from the state to come to Kismayo for discussions, after rising tensions between Jubaland and the federal government, and the resignations of the State Minister of Planning, Abdirashid Jire and a deputy minister in the Ministry of Education, the following day Jubaland cut ties to Federal Government of Somalia. [2]
On 8 November, Jubaland's President Ahmed Madobe announced the creation of a new electoral commission to prepare for the regional presidential election. [3]
The seven-member commission will oversee the election process. In a letter dated 9 November, President Madobe referred to the Jubaland constitution, which gives the regional state the right to create its own electoral body and hold elections without interference from the Somali federal government. [4]
The letter pointed out Jubaland's commitment to protecting its autonomy despite pressure from the federal government. Jubaland started an independent election process, resisting attempts to use a federally appointed commission after Madobe opposed a proposed one-year extension of his term. [5]
Sharif Sheikh Ahmed, the former president of Somalia and leader of the Himilo Qaran party, has welcomed the newly elected Jubaland House of Representatives. In a press release, his party stated that the legislative and executive branches of Somalia's federal member states should be governed by their own regional constitutions, as outlined in Article 120 of the Provisional Federal Charter. He urged Somalia's federal leaders to respect the country's Constitution. [6]
Former prime minister Hassan Ali Khaire also congratulated the new members of Jubaland’s parliament. On X, he called on them to perform their duties efficiently, improve Jubaland's laws and institutions, and focus on public interests, peace, and unity within the state. [7] [6]
Puntland Parliament, the 6th Puntland House of Representatives announced their willingness to collaborate with the new members of Jubaland’s parliament. [8]
The incumbent president Ahmed Mohamed Islam re-elected by members of the House of Representatives as the President of Jubaland for a third term as he was winning 55 out of 75 votes cast by the Jubaland. For second place, Abubakar Omar Ali received 16 votes, while Faysal Mukhtar got 4 votes. [9] [10]
| Candidate | Votes | % |
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| Ahmed Mohamed Islam | 55 | 73.33 |
| Abubakar Omar Ali | 16 | 21.33 |
| Faysal Mukhtar | 4 | 5.33 |
| Total | 75 | 100.00 |
| Source: Horseed, Idil News Garowe Online | ||
