Araweelo News Network
Hargeisa (ANN)-The National Electoral Commission of the Republic of Somaliland has sworn in its office today as the Commission for Discipline, and Dispute Resolution and Inspection of the Elections scheduled to be held in the country on 13 Nov 2024.
Chairman of the Somaliland National Elections Committee (NEC). Musa Hassan Yusuf made a speech at the forum where the members were sworn in, he clearly said that nothing has changed in the schedule of the elections and it will be held on time.
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The statement of the Chairman of the Electoral Commission (NEC) seems to be a response to unconfirmed reports that have been circulating for the past few hours, which said that it is possible to postpone the election for a short period of time due to preparatory reasons. However, the statement he made today at the forum where the members of the ethics committee were sworn in, dispels the news that the elections may be postponed.
On the other hand, the Chairman of the Ethics Committee. Adan Hussein Mohamed, who was elected as the Governor after being sworn in, made a statement there, warning some of the National Parties and Political Organizations.
The Ethics and Dispute Resolution Committee of Somaliland National Elections sworn in, Araweelo News photo, 9 Oct 2024
The ethics commissioner and Dispute Resolution has warned parties and organizations that have started campaigning that has not yet been legally authorized, which he said will take action against them, although he did not specify who the organizations and parties are that started a campaign that is not allowed by law.
The elections that are expected to be held in Somaliland on November 13, 2024, which is a month away, are expected to be the most exciting elections in Somaliland since the transition to the electoral system and competition between parties 22 years ago. which coincided with the year 2002.
Written by Arraale M. Jama, a freelance journalist and human rights activist.
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