United Peoples' Democratic Party
Political party in Somaliland
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The first congress of the UDUB Party was held in the city of Hargeisa on 10 July 2001, at the Workers’ House. During the congress, the party leadership was elected: Chairman: Mohamed Haji Ibrahim Egal Vice Chairman: Dahir Riyale Kahin Secretary-General: Dr. Abdi Aw Daahir
December 2012
United Peoples' Democratic Party Ururka Dimuqraadiga Ummadda Bahawday | |
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| Founder | Muhammad Haji Ibrahim Egal |
| Founded | 10 July 2001 |
| Dissolved | December 2011/ December 2012 |
| Headquarters | Hargeisa |
| Ideology | Nationalism Islamic democracy |
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The United Peoples' Democratic Party (Somali: Ururka Dimuqraadiga Ummadda Bahawday), shortened UDUB, was one of the three political parties in Somaliland. It was founded by president Egal in July 2001 in the preparation of the elections, which were originally scheduled for December 2001, but then postponed.[1] It dissolved in December 2011 with its members joining other political parties.[2] Two of Somaliland's first 3 presidents were from this party. The party was usually supported by some sub-clans of the Dir.[3]
At the presidential elections, April 14, 2003, its candidate Dahir Riyale Kahin won 42.1% of the popular vote and was elected.
According to the final results of the 2005 parliamentary election, UDUB won 39.0% of the vote and 33 out of 82 seats, while the two opposition parties UCID and Kulmiye, won the rest of the seats.[4]
History of leaders
| Picture | Name | Term start |
Term end |
Date of birth | Date of death | Notes |
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Muhammad Haji Ibrahim Egal محمد حاجي إبراهيم عقال | May 16, 1993 | May 3, 2002 | August 15, 1928 | May 3, 2002 | 2nd President of Somaliland May 16, 1993 - May 3, 2002 (Died in office) |
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Dahir Riyale Kahin طاهر ريالي كاهن | 3 May 2002 | 27 July 2010 | 12 March 1952 | 3rd President of Somaliland May 3, 2002 - 27 July 2010 4th Vice President of Somaliland May 16, 1997 - May 3, 2002 |
Electoral history
Presidential elections
| Election | Party candidate | Votes | % | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | Dahir Riyale Kahin | 205,595 | 42.08% | Elected  |
| 2010 | 178,881 | 33.23% | Lost  |
Parliament of Somaliland elections
| Election | Votes | % | Seats | +/– | Position |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 261,449 | 39.0% | 33 / 82 |
 33 |
1st |
Local elections
| Election | Votes | % | Seats | +/– | Position |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 179,389 | 40.76% | 154 / 379 |
154 |
1st |
