Somalia: Upper House candidates concluded their campaign speech
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- Posted On 20-10-2016, 12:09AM
GAROWE, Puntland- Candidates contesting for the Upper House seats have concluded their campaign speech at Puntland Parliament Hall on Wednesday, Garowe Online reports.
Over 22 candidates contesting for the 11 seats quota to represent Puntland state in the Upper House chamber of Federal Parliament have presented their concluding speeches in the presence of the Speaker of Puntland Parliament and Deputy Speakers, as well as government and security officials, ahead of the expected ballot on Thursday,
Speaker of the Parliament, Ahmed Ali Hashi, officially opened the session, and commended the candidates for their participation in the process, whereas Puntland’s State Indirect Electoral Implementation team (SIEIT), noted that all candidates had satisfied panel’s conditions and are most worthy to represent Puntland people.
On the other hand, former Puntland President, Abdirahman Mohamed Farole, whose contesting for the Upper House seat, during his speech has talked about his past achievement, that included his role to end the transitional mandate of the Somali government and implementing federalism in the country. He also noted that he is a PhD candidate and has greatly contributed to the country during his past tenures in Puntland and Somalia. In his speech to the MPs, Farole has reiterated his commitment to serve the interest of the Somali people if he is elected to the Upper House chamber.
Other candidates have also talked about their campaign’s agenda, which included reconstruction, Justice, Security, education and the development of the country's infrastructure.
The ballot for Upper House seats is set to take place at Puntland Parliament on Thursday, where over 22 candidates will race for the 11 seats quota.
Somalia announced it will hold inclusive electoral elections for the first time in 47 years. Lower House election is expected to take place between 23 October and 10 November and will conclude in a vote by new lawmakers for a new president on 30 November.
GAROWEONLINE
