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Dear Somalilanders, in order to defend the hardly achieved democracy in our infant state, we must support and applaud our House of Representative for this remarkable decision to renew the term of the current Electoral Commission for 2 more years.
It is a great decision in the right direction, the current Commission have a wealth of knowledge and experience form the past three elections and to replace them with a completely new team is big mistake.
The size of the commission can be adjusted but there has to be a degree of sustainability in the body we expect to perform well in the sensitive job of overseeing Elections.
The Legislative body is there to take a firm and fair stand in controversial issues such as the appointment of referees who will take charge of a heavy weight contest in very difficult circumstances. This is a step in the right direction and will service the national interest.
God bless you and stand firm in defending justice for all
Ali Aden Awale, London UK |