The Somali Federal Parliament voting on a motion to return to 17 September electoral model today.
Mogadishu (PP News Desk) The Federal Parliament of Somalia has endorsed a return to 17 September electoral model several weeks after the legislature adopted a controversial decision to extend the mandate of the federal institutions.
Before MPs voted on the motion, President Mohamed Abdullahi Mohamed had delivered a speech outlining the significance of the concession made to hold transparent and inclusive elections.
Mohamed Mursal, the Speaker of the Federal Parliament, commended MPs for unanimously voting in favour of the 17 September electoral model.
“I thank the Parliament for endorsing the electoral model” said President Mohamed, who tasked Prime Minister Mohamed Hussein Roble with security and organisation of elections.
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