Jubaland establishes electoral body to conduct elections independent of federal government in Somalia

Jubaland President Ahmed Madobe announced the formation of a new electoral commission last night, signaling the start of preparations for the regional presidential election. The Jubaland’s seven-member commission is tasked with overseeing the electoral process, though an official date for the election has not yet been confirmed. In the appointment letter dated November 9, President Madobe cited the Jubaland constitution, asserting the federal member state’s right to establish its own electoral body and conduct elections independently of Mogadishu. [ . . . ] The appointment letter underscores Jubaland’s intent to preserve its autonomy amid federal pressures. Madobe’s decision represents a clear move to initiate an independent electoral process in Jubaland, countering Mogadishu’s push to impose a federally appointed commission—a central point of contention between the Somali federal government and Jubaland’s regional administration.
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