Somalia’s Electoral Body Calls for Support to Ensure Successful Local Elections

 Somalia’s Electoral Body Calls for Support to Ensure Successful Local Elections

The National Independent Electoral Commission (NIEC) of Somalia has called on the federal government, state administrations, and the international community to provide substantial financial support to prevent delays in the country’s upcoming local elections.

The commission emphasized the necessity of preparing an official budget and highlighted that proper funding is essential for implementing “one person, one vote” elections across the country. This system, if fully realized, would be the first of its kind in Somalia in over five decades.

The NIEC also stressed the importance of full international participation in monitoring and financially supporting the electoral process to ensure transparency and fairness. With limited resources, the success of these elections hinges on a combined effort between the Somali authorities and international partners.

Somalia’s federal government is currently working to establish a local electoral framework that will guarantee a fair and inclusive process, despite challenges such as logistical limitations and funding gaps. Observers hope that these efforts, backed by adequate support, will mark a historic step forward in the country’s democratic development.

The upcoming elections represent not only a political milestone but also an opportunity for Somalia to strengthen governance at the local level, empowering citizens and fostering trust in democratic institutions.

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