Mogadishu(SONNA)-Hirshabelle State Forces beefed up security in Jowhar town as it is to hold the elections of 8 seats for upper house of the Federal Parliament this week, SONNA reported.
There are heavy presence of armed forces inside and outside the town, in order to ensure elections happen peacefully.
Last week, Hirshabelle State President, Ali Abdullahi Hussein released the list of the candidates running for the seats while the regional electoral team also displayed the election schedule.
The election procedure started Thursday, and will be finalized Monday according to the time table.
The Federal electoral commissions including the dispute resolution committee reached there.
Electoral Dispute Resolution Committee’ task is to observe, listen to complaints and try to find solution to such problems related to the on-going election.