Somalia's Electoral Body Delivers Voter Registration Materials to Galkayo

By Shire Abdi - Reporter

Somalia, 6 April 2026 Somalia’s electoral commission has delivered voter registration materials in Galkayo, Mudug region’s capital, as preparations intensify for the upcoming local council elections.

The commission's officials said the materials are part of the ongoing plan to implement one-person one-vote elections in the federal member states. They noted that the voter cards are intended for residents of Galkayo and other areas of Mudug to enable them participate in the electoral process.

Mahad Hassan Warsame, a member of the electoral commission in Mudug, said the arrival of the materials marks an important step toward allowing citizens to directly elect their representatives.

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“Today is an important day, and it is an honor for us to receive the voting materials and cards in Mudug. We call on the public to prepare for the elections,” he said.

These elections are expected to be among the first of their kind in parts of the country in over 50 years, as the federal government reaffirms its commitment to establishing a one-person one-vote democratic system.

Residents of Mudug have in recent months been preparing to take part in the elections, which are expected to begin soon in several districts across the region.