In a landmark decision, Somalia’s Federal Parliament on Wednesday approved the establishment of the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission, a constitutional body aimed at ensuring transparent and credible electoral processes across the nation.
The newly formed commission will oversee elections at all levels of government, playing a pivotal role in Somalia’s ongoing efforts to implement One-Person One-Vote elections nationwide. This initiative reflects the Somali government’s commitment to bolstering democratic institutions and restoring citizens’ right to freely elect their leaders.
The 18-member commission, composed of experts with extensive experience in democratic governance, includes:
1.Abdikarim Ahmed Hassan
2.Sadiq Abshir Graad
3.Mohamed Abdirahman Adan
4.Yusuf Abdiqadir Mohamed-Baafo
5.Omar Abukar Omar
6.Farhiyo Mohamed Yusuf
7.Dr. Omar Jamaat Mohamed
8.Farah Abdi Hassan
9.Sahra Diriye Musa
10.Abdullahi Salat Yarow
11.Mohamed Amin Hassan Abdullahi
12.Abdi Adow Mohamed
13.Abdishakur Abib Hayir
14.Khalid Ibrahim Ismail
15.Amina Sh. Osman Mohamed
16.Nasir Mohamed Shire
17.Abdirahim Abdillahi Shafi
18.Mohamed Omar Ismail
The approval of this commission marks a significant milestone in Somalia’s democratic reforms. Officials and international partners are optimistic that the initiative will lay the groundwork for more inclusive, fair, and transparent elections, reinforcing the nation’s path toward stability and good governance.
