By Ahmed Said - Reporter
Somalia (Dawan Africa) Somalia’s Deputy Prime Minister Salah Ahmed Jama said the country had made significant progress in democracy, elections and the rule of law as one-person, one-vote elections continued in parts of the country.
Jama made the remarks during a press conference on Somalia-European Union dialogue, where officials discussed governance, democracy and constitutional issues.
“I am pleased to say today that Somali citizens are lining up to cast their votes and elect their representatives in local government and South West State elections,” he said.
The deputy prime minister said residents across several towns in South West State, including men and women, were participating in the voting process, describing the development as historic.
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“From Hudur to Baidoa, citizens are standing in line to vote, something many people previously described as unachievable,” Jama said.
He added that Somalia remained committed to democratic governance and freedom of expression despite political criticism and opposition.
“Somalia is at the forefront of democratisation, electoral politics and freedom of expression,” he said.
His comments come amid heightened political tensions and debate over Somalia’s electoral system and broader political direction.