The Somali Electoral Commission today announced the number of political organizations that have submitted candidates to participate in the 16 district elections in Banadir Region scheduled for December 25.
The chairman of the commission, Abdikarin Ahmed Hassan, who spoke to the media, said that so far 12 political organizations have submitted their lists of candidates, totaling 390 candidates required from each organization, of which he said some have been completed, while others are still in the process.
He said that the organizations that have submitted their candidates so far are: Ramaas, Towfiiq, Karaama, SAAB, National Unity and Development Organization, Somali Citizens Organization, Shaqabka Unity Organization, National Democratic Organization, National Values Organization, Madalsan Organization, Somali Good Government Organization, and Somali Justice and Solidarity Organization.
The Chairman also noted that the issuance of voting cards is proceeding smoothly in all districts of the Banadir region, with the deadline for political organizations to submit their lists of candidates being December 20, 2025.
The Chairman urged all political parties to complete the registration of candidates, so that the election is transparent, in accordance with the electoral laws, and reflects the will of the Somali people.
However, a general election in the Banadir region will be the first time in more than 50 years that such an election has been held in the country’s capital. Nearly one million people have registered for the elections, although the number who received cards is very small compared to the number who registered.
