MOGADISHU, Somalia — In a significant political development, Somali opposition leaders Sharif Sheikh Ahmed, Hassan Ali Khayre, and Abdirahman Abdishakur issued a joint press release Wednesday, announcing their boycott of the newly passed electoral law and the appointed poll committee by the Somali parliament.
The opposition leaders accused President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud of constitutional violations, alleging that he has tailored both the election law and the composition of the poll committee to favor his party in upcoming elections.
They described these actions as unconstitutional and illegal, suggesting that the changes were designed to ensure the president’s party would secure victory.
The press release marks a deepening rift in Somali politics, highlighting concerns over the integrity and fairness of the electoral process in the country.
The opposition’s decision to boycott could have significant implications for the political landscape in Somalia, potentially affecting the legitimacy and acceptance of future election results.
The country is facing political crisis with the government at loggerheads with Jubaland and Puntland over electoral model and constitutional review process.
