The chief of the Somali Police Force (SPF) has called for the suspension of the elections for the new leadership of the House of the People (Lower House).
Major General (Rtd) Abdi Hassan Mohamed Hijar called for the suspension of the elections scheduled for April 26.
Members of Parliament (MPs) will be voting for their new Speaker and Deputy Speakers on Wednesday at Afiyosini in Mogadishu.
While calling for the suspension of the elections, Maj. Gen. (Rtd) Hijar said that he could not guarantee the safety and security of those participating in the process.
Furthermore, Hijar stated that he was yet to receive the list of people participating in the process.