Traditional elders have welcomed the decision that the National Elections Commission (NEC) made on elections in Somaliland.
This week, NEC announced the timelines for parliamentary and presidential elections in the northern breakaway region.
Elders, intellectuals, contemporary and religious leaders hailed the decision to hold parliamentary polls in December 2023 before presidential elections follow in November 2024.
The elders who spoke were from Togdeer, Sanaag, Saahil, Awdal, Gabiley, and Maroodi-jey.