Somalia: Jubaland sets date for parliament speaker election
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- Posted On 19-04-2015, 02:05PM
KISMAYO, Somalia, April 19, 2015 (Garowe Online)- Jubaland President Sheikh Ahmed Mohamed Islam (Madobe) has set the date on which new speaker and two deputies will be picked on Sunday, Garowe Online reports.
Speaking at a press conference at Jubaland Presidential Palace in the southern port city of Kismayo, President Madobe has slated parliament speakers’ election date for 25th of April, calling on the newly sworn-in MPs to remain loyal to public interests.
Madobe noted that Somalia Federal Government, federal member states and international community delegations have been invited to the upcoming event.
The announcement follows the swearing-in ceremony held for 75 MPs selected by traditional leaders.
Some clans have expressed dissatisfaction with the selection process, alleging manipulation and uneven quotas.
Jubaland gained official recognition from Mogadishu-based federal government in August 2013 after IGAD-brokered talks in Addis Ababa.
GAROWE ONLINE
