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Urgent Call for Timely Conduct of the 2026 Somaliland Parliamentary and Local Council Elections The Centre
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For Democratic Governance (CDG) is deeply concerned about the potential delay of the upcoming Somaliland parliamentary and local council elections scheduled for May 2026. Timely and credible elections are critical to strengthening Somaliland’s democratization process and ensuring the political rights of its citizens.
Historically, Somaliland elections have faced repeated delays beyond their constitutional timelines, which has led to institutional uncertainty and public concern. To prevent a recurrence of such delays, CDG calls upon all relevant stakeholders, including the Government of Somaliland, the National Electoral Commission (NEC), and the three major political parties—KAAH, WADDANI, and KULMIYE—to collaborate effectively and take all necessary measures to ensure that the elections take place as planned in May 2026.
CDG recognizes that the people of Somaliland, both men and women, have shown strong interest in participating as candidates in these elections. It is, therefore, the responsibility of all election stakeholders to uphold the democratic rights of the people by ensuring a fair, transparent, and timely electoral process.