HIBAPRESS – Agencies
The Somali government announced that the country is entering a transitional phase towards a democratic system based on direct popular participation, affirming its commitment to holding free, fair, and transparent elections in accordance with the constitution and national laws.
The Somali Ministry of Information said in a statement on Friday that the federal government is committed to implementing direct elections with a "one person, one vote" system, ensuring that citizens can exercise their constitutional rights to vote and run for office, noting that Somalia has entered a new phase towards consolidating the democratic system based on direct popular participation. The statement added that the government continues to hold regular consultations with those involved in the electoral process and various segments of Somali society, with the aim of listening to their opinions and recommendations regarding the upcoming elections, stressing that the electoral entitlement will be conducted "with freedom, integrity and transparency" in accordance with the constitution, national laws, and the government's political program, according to the Somali News Agency "SONNA."
