A former Deputy Prime Minister, Mahdi M. Gulaid, issued a statement highlights the potential impact of a direct election system on Somalia’s political landscape.
Moving from the clan-based model to a multi-party democracy could foster broader political inclusion and stability by giving more Somalis a direct voice in governance.
This shift could strengthen democratic governance and make the system more representative, moving Somalia closer to achieving political stability and unity, which are critical goals in the Horn of Africa.
Gulaid’s support for this reform indicates a desire to modernize Somalia’s political structures in a way that better serves its diverse population.