Photo: Credit Twitter British Ambassador to Somalia Ben Fender
Speaking at the Somalia-International Cooperation Conference, Ambassador Ben Fender said that Somalia’s elections have always been about the same issues from both sides.
“In recent years I have watched various elections in different regions of the country, and I have seen the same things happen again and again, including those in office who are interfering in the rule of law and those who are in opposition, disrupting the process if they think they will not succeed.”
He called for a uniform agreement on electoral issues, urging respect for the country’s laws at all times. “We have to look for things that can be agreed upon and then implemented jointly. It should be noted that the election commissions are not selected by individuals who are considered unsuitable for the job and criticized by the other party in the process in the election,” he added.
The international community has been keeping a close eye on the dispute over the country’s elections, which are far apart between the parties involved, especially the government and the opposition, which have now appointed election commissions.
Somali Prime Minister Mohamed Hussein Roble said he always welcomes candidates who have complained about the election and the commissions appointed by the government.