Somalia: Outgoing deputy PM elected MP in the ongoing parliamentary election

MOGADISHU, Somalia- The Lower House elections resumed today in the Somali capital of Mogadishu and in Adado town, the interim capital of Galmudug state, Garowe Online reports.

The Lower House ballots for clans representing Somaliland commenced at the Police Transport headquarters in Mogadishu following series of delays due to disputes and harassment to Somaliland delegates.

Yesterday, Somaliland elders sent a letter to the Federal electoral body (FIEIT) demanding the relocation of election venue to AMISOM base in Mogadishu following spike of intimidation and threats to their delegates.

However, today’s ballot witnessed the election of caretaker deputy Prime Minister, Mohamed Omar Arte as a Lawmaker in the upcoming Lower House chamber, after defeating his rival candidate with majority 49 votes.  

Whereas in Adado, 3 MPs were elected among them Abdihakin Moalin Ahmed, Galmudug Transport Minister who received 40 votes in the parliamentary ballot.

Candidates Ali Ahmed Sharif and Nadifo Farah Jamah also secured parliamentary seats, beating their opponents after obtaining 49 and 44 votes respectively, according to the voting results.

Leaders of the Somali government-term ended in September 10- and regional states are set to hold meetings in the capital Mogadishu, on Wednesday to discuss obstacles surrounded the electoral process and led to postpone the presidential election.   

GAROWEONLINE