Somalia’s Deputy Prime Minister, Salah Ahmed Jama, has recently defended the extensions of regional government terms, emphasizing the necessity of these extensions to ensure stability and continuity in governance.
He reiterated the federal government’s commitment to electoral reforms, aiming to establish a more transparent and inclusive electoral process.
Jama highlighted that the extensions are temporary measures to allow for the completion of critical tasks, including security sector reforms and the finalization of the constitutional review process.
These steps are seen as essential for laying the groundwork for credible and fair elections in the future.
The Deputy Prime Minister also stressed the importance of dialogue and consensus-building among Somalia’s political stakeholders to address the challenges facing the country’s electoral system.
He called for unity and cooperation to achieve the shared goal of democratic governance and long-term peace in Somalia.
This stance comes amid ongoing debates and concerns from various political factions and civil society groups regarding the delays in implementing electoral reforms and the potential implications for Somalia’s democratic progress.