Wednesday December 6, 2023
Garowe (HOL) - The traditional committee from SSC-Khatumo released its decisions concerning the electoral dispute between Puntland regional leaders and the opposition.
During a press conference in Garowe on Wednesday, the committee, dedicated to resolving the conflict declared that the presidential election should take place on January 8, 2024, to prevent political conflict and instability.
They emphasized that the current parliament will elect the president and vice president. Furthermore, the committee outlined that, following 12 months, the electoral commission would organize a new parliament election using the one-person, one-vote election model.
The committee underscored that they had communicated their decision to the parties involved in the election dispute, expressing hope that all parties would accept this resolution.
Traditional elders actively working to end the political dispute have welcomed the decision from the committee.