President Ahmed Madobe was sworn in for a new term as the leader of Jubbaland, despite ongoing tensions regarding his defiance of Somalia’s unified electoral system.
His re-election has sparked controversy, as his administration’s electoral process has been criticized for not fully adhering to the federal government’s efforts to implement a unified, inclusive electoral framework.
The tension highlights the complex dynamics between the federal government and regional states in Somalia, as disputes over electoral processes and autonomy continue to shape the political landscape.
Madobe emerged victorious in presidential elections undertaken in Kismayo on Monday using the delegate or indirect system, which differs from the universal suffrage or direct system favoured by the federal government.