Banadir Administration Denies Forcing Civil Servants to Join Political Parties

 “The administration’s role is limited to supporting public awareness campaigns on voter registration, which is a national responsibility,” the statement read, adding that any such allegations should be addressed through formal legal channels before being made public.

 Earlier, INEBC Chairperson Abdikarin Ahmed Hassan told reporters that the commission had received complaints from Banadir Administration employees who alleged receiving  messages urging them to join political parties.

 He said that such actions, if proven, would violate Somali law, which prohibits civil servants from political affiliation.