By Goth Mohamed Goth
HARGEISA – The leadership of Somaliland’s three national political parties—Waddani, Kaah, and Kulmiye—held a significant meeting today in Hargeisa to address critical issues concerning the upcoming parliamentary, local council elections, and voter registration processes.
The meeting, led by the respective chairpersons of the three parties, concluded with a key decision: the formation of a nine-member committee. This committee will comprise three representatives from each party, ensuring equal representation.
Its primary mandate is to address all matters pertaining to the electoral and voter registration processes. The committee is expected to submit a detailed report to the national party leadership within the next four days.
This development follows recent reaffirmations by Somaliland’s President, H.E. Abdirahman Mohamed Abdilahi Irro, of his administration’s commitment to holding the elections on their scheduled date in May 2026. This pledge has been met with widespread public approval, as previous delays have posed considerable challenges.
The establishment of this collaborative committee is widely seen as a proactive and positive step toward facilitating a smooth, transparent, and timely electoral process, underscoring a collective dedication to upholding democratic principles in Somaliland.
