It’s significant to see the first Somali-Canadian lawmaker in Alberta, Sharif Haji, expressing support for direct elections in Somalia.
This highlights the growing influence of diaspora communities in shaping political discourse both in their countries of origin and in their adopted homelands.
Direct elections in Somalia could be a crucial step toward strengthening democratic institutions and ensuring broader political participation.
The lawmaker’s stance may also reflect the aspirations of the Somali diaspora for a more stable and democratic Somalia.
This development could encourage further engagement from the global Somali community in supporting governance reforms in Somalia.