2023 Puntland municipal elections
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May 25, 2023
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| Registered | 387,094 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Turnout | 48.10% | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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The 2023 Puntland municipal elections took place on Thursday, May 25, 2023, in the Puntland state of Somalia. The elections were the second time the autonomous region had held one-person, one-vote elections. "Puntland had achieved a significant historic victory, with 30 districts holding peaceful elections," Puntland Interior Minister Abdi Farah Juha said[1]
This article discusses the phased process of conducting local government elections (LGEs) in Puntland, Somalia. It highlights the agreements made between various political actors, including political associations, the Puntland state, and the Transitional Puntland Electoral Commission (TPEC). The initial phase focused on voter registration, which was completed in certain regions before reaching other areas. The total number of registered voters, including early elections participants, is 387,094.[2]
The article acknowledges that voter registration is crucial but also a stage where unresolved political disputes may arise, potentially causing delays in subsequent phases. Challenges such as conflicts over district demarcation and lack of support from certain political parties and elites have affected the voter registration process in Puntland.[2]
The transition to the one person one vote (OPOV) system in Puntland has faced volatility and obstacles. The article emphasizes the need for significant efforts to ensure peaceful, fair, and timely completion of the remaining local elections in the districts. It also notes the lack of clarity regarding the implications of the local government elections for Puntland's parliamentary elections.[2]
The timing and modality of the parliamentary elections have generated controversy among political actors. The unresolved issue surrounding the parliamentary elections could potentially disrupt the entire electoral process. The article aims to provide an analysis of possible scenarios and recommendations for managing the forthcoming parliamentary elections.[2]
This analytical brief is a collaborative effort between the Puntland Development and Research Centre and the Somali Dialogue Platform, implemented by the Rift Valley Institute. The Somali Dialogue Platform works towards facilitating agreement among Somalis on contentious political issues.[2]
Contesting parties
The election will involve seven political parties. There will be three organizations that will function as political parties among the seven organizations.
| List | Party | Chairperson(s) | Logo |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mustaqbal | Mohamed Ismail Siibad |  |
| 2 | Mideeye | Dahir Haji Khalif |  |
| 3 | Kaah | Said Abdullahi Deni | |
| 4 | Sincad | Mohamoud Khalif Jabiye |  |
| 5 | Runcad | Osman Gamure | |
| 6 | Ifiye | Mohamed Abdulkadir |  |
| 7 | Shaqaalaha | Abdirashid Sheikh Mohamoud |  |
Source from BBC Somali and TPEC[3]
Opinion Polls
There is a notable level of engagement and participation in online activities related to the upcoming general elections. Many individuals are actively involved in campaigning and promoting their preferred candidates or parties through online platforms. Among these activities, the Mustaqbal party, presumably a political party or organization, is taking a leading role in coordinating and driving these efforts.[4]
