Mogadishu, SONNA – The Council of Ministers of the Federal Republic of Somalia convened an emergency meeting on Sunday night to approve the establishment of the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission. This landmark decision, led by Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre, aims to strengthen Somalia’s democratic institutions and ensure transparent electoral processes.
The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission, a constitutional body, is tasked with overseeing elections at all levels of government and implementing credible and transparent electoral practices. The commission’s mandate is central to Somalia’s efforts to restore and uphold the people’s right to freely elect their leaders through One-Person One-Vote elections nationwide.
In his address during the meeting, Prime Minister Barre highlighted the Somali government’s commitment to fostering democracy.
The newly approved commission comprises 18 members, selected for their expertise and dedication to democratic principles:
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 step forward in Somalia’s efforts to strengthen its democratic framework. The government and its partners remain optimistic that these reforms will pave the way for more inclusive and credible elections in the country.
