Wednesday July 3, 2024
Kismayo (HOL) - Jubbaland Regional State Parliament has approved amendments to two provisions in the constitution, allowing the current leader, Ahmed Madobe, to run for a third term in the regional leadership election.
During Tuesday's fifth session of parliament in Kismayo, lawmakers amended Article 70, which previously limited leaders to two terms, removing the article entirely.
President Ahmed Mohamed Madobe can now run for a third term as the leader of the Jubbaland administration. The parliament also amended Article 65, extending the presidential term from four to five years.
The Jubbaland elections are scheduled for the coming month, with the federal government and opposition groups closely monitoring the upcoming elections and their transparency.