By Asha Elmi

MOGADISHU, Somalia – The President of Somalia, Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, today held a consultation meeting with the leadership of political parties registered for the upcoming elections, reaffirming the government’s commitment to holding “One Person, One Vote” elections.

According to the Presidential Office, the meeting focused on implementing the “one person, one vote” system, with President Hassan emphasizing the importance of providing the Somali people with the opportunity to directly elect leadership that reflects their will.

The Presidential Office mentioned that President Hassan underscored the government’s determination to complete the electoral process based on the “one person, one vote” principle, stressing that national consultations and engagement with political stakeholders are key pillars in ensuring a transparent electoral process.

“The President emphasized that the government is committed to finalizing the electoral process based on the ‘one person, one vote’ principle, and that national consultations and engagement with political stakeholders are crucial for ensuring a transparent electoral process,” said the statement from the Presidential Office.

The Presidential Office also mentioned that the leadership of the political parties, during their meeting with the President, praised the government’s efforts and decision to complete the democratic process. They urged the government to increase public awareness regarding the direct election system.

This meeting comes at a time when the electoral process under President Hassan’s administration is facing opposition from some political parties and regional state leaders.