Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi Irro has been declared the winner of Somaliland’s November 13, 2024, presidential election by the Somaliland National Electoral Commission (NEC).
His WADDANI party secured 63.92% of the votes, marking a decisive victory over the incumbent Muse Bihi Abdi of the KULMIYE party, who received 34.81%.
This result represents a significant shift in leadership for Somaliland, a self-declared breakaway region of Somalia.
Irro’s victory underscores a strong mandate for change as he prepares to lead the region amid ongoing domestic and international challenges.