By Shire Abdi - Reporter
Las Anod (Dawan Africa) – Lawmakers in Somalia’s Northeastern State are set to elect the President and Vice President today for a five-year term, with the vote scheduled in the regional capital, Las Anod.
A total of 83 members of the State Assembly will participate in the ballot, marking the final step in establishing the state’s leadership. The assembly itself was elected earlier this month through an indirect voting process across local constituencies.
Security authorities have imposed a curfew in Las Anod from midnight until 6:00 p.m., limiting civilian movement. Only security personnel and vehicles tasked with election operations are exempt from the restrictions.
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The Electoral Committee confirmed on August 28, 2025, that five candidates are contesting the presidency: Rashid Farah Mahmoud, Abdirisaq Khalif Ahmed, Jamal Mohamed Hassan, Abdiqadir Ahmed Aw-Ali (Firdhiye), and Mahmoud Yusuf Hassan.
Meanwhile, five candidates are competing for the vice presidency: Omar Dahir Hassan, Abdirashid Yusuf Jibril (Abwaan), Abdirisaq Mohamed Jama, Abdulsatar Sheikh Osman Omar (Dhega'ade), and Mohamed Abdi Bulale.
The election comes after the Federal Government of Somalia formally recognized Northeastern State earlier this year, confirming its status as one of Somalia’s federal member states.
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