Baidoa, SONNA — South West State of Somalia is set to hold local council and representative elections tomorrow, May 10, in a major democratic exercise taking place across 13 districts in the regions of Bay, Bakool, and Lower Shabelle.
Polling preparations are underway as citizens prepare to cast their votes in elections widely viewed as an important step toward strengthening local governance, public participation, and representation.
Crews from the National Broadcasting Service (NBS) are stationed at polling centers, providing live coverage and updates on the electoral process and preparations across the participating districts.
Residents across the South West State have welcomed the elections with optimism, describing the process as a pathway to development, stronger representation, and a better future for local communities.
Speaking ahead of the vote, 70-year-old resident Abdi Mursal expressed hope about the significance of the elections.
I am 70 years old, and these public elections have given me renewed hope and confidence in a brighter future.”
The elections are expected to mark another milestone in Somalia’s ongoing efforts to expand democratic participation and strengthen local institutions at the grassroots level.
