Hargeysa, Somaliland, July 3, 2010 (SL Times) – Kulmiye’s candidate, Mr Ahmad Sillanyo won Somaliland’s presidential election. Mr Sillanyo’s party won 49.59% of the vote, while the ruling UDUB party got 33.23% and UCID party received 17.18%.
The much delayed, hotly contested election took place on June 26th. The results of the election were announced by the Electoral Commission in a ceremony at Mansoor Hotel.
In a press conference held before the results were announced, President Dahir Rayale Kahin pledged to accept the results of the election. Later on, President Dahir Rayale Kahin congratulated the new president Ahmed Sillanyo on winning the election.
The Somaliland Times congratulates the new president for winning. We also commend the former president for accepting the election results.

 

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