The Chairman of the Somaliland Electoral Commission (NEC) Mr. Musa Hassan Yusuf has unequivocally stated that the upcoming presidential and political party elections would be held as scheduled and as slated on the 13th of November 2024.
He categorically dispelled the rumours in the media that claims the elections has been either delayed or postponed and at the same time cautioned those who are perpetrating the lies through the social media to cease and desist from it forthwith.
He made the statement during an event over the week as the NEC administered oath to the electoral ethics committee.
The two leading official parties, the ruling party KULMIYE and WADDANI and also the KAAH political organization were sternly cautioned from kicking off their political campaigns earlier than scheduled and instructed them to wait for the official time stipulated.
The Chairman of the Ethics Committee, Mohamed Hassan Mohamud, who spoke after the oath of office, warned the said Official National Parties and Political organization.
He reminded the sworn officials of the gravity of the essence of oath taking and to underestimate it nor take it lightly hence urged them to be diligent on the tasks ahead for them.
In conclusion, the NEC sent a message to the organizations, parties and the people of Somaliland urging them to avoid anything that would undermine or harm national security or Islamic tenets.
Of note were strict instructions of not infringing upon regulations and rules of the Somaliland National Elections Act.
