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Draft:2024 Somaliland national political party election

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Elections will be held in Somaliland on November 13, 2024 concurrently with the 2024 Somaliland presidential election to elected 3 political parties who will then become the official national parties of the country for a period of 10 years. The 3 currently existing political parties along with 7 newly formed political associations will contest the election.[1]

Background

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The Constitution of Somaliland stipulated that only three political parties could exist at any one time.[2] As a result, every 10 years elections are held to determine the countries legal national political parties from a pool consisting of the existing political parties and newly formed political associations. In 2002 and 2012, local municipal elections were used to select national political parties, with the 3 highest preforming political parties/potlical associations becoming the countries official national parties.[3]

Contesting parties

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Party/Political association English name Somali name Logo Details Leadership Acronym
Kulmiye The Kulmiye Peace, Unity and Development Party Xisbiga Kulmiye Nabad, Midnimo iyo Horumarka Kulmiye Peace, Unity and Development Party, also known as simply Kulmiye (lit. 'Solidarity') has been the ruling party in Somaliland since 2010. Kulmiye has been a national party since 2002. Mohamed Kahin Ahmed
Somali: Maxamed Kaahin Axmed
Waddani The Somaliland National Party Xisbiga Waddani The Somaliland National Party, sometimes referred to as the Waddani National Party and better known by its shortened Somali form Waddani (lit. 'Patriotic Party') is currently the main opposition party in Somaliland. Waddani has been a national party since 2012. Hersi Ali Haji Hassan
Somali: Xirsi Cali Xaaji Xasan
UCID The Justice and Welfare Party Ururka Caddaalada iyo Daryeelka The Justice and Welfare Party, also known as For Justice and Development and often referred to simply by it Somali acronym UCID is the oldest political party in Somaliland. UCID has been a national party since 2002 Faysal Ali Warabe
Somali: Faysal Cali Waraabe 		UCID
Barwaaqo The Barwaaqo Political Party Ururka Barwaaqo The Barwaaqo Political Party, (lit. 'Prosperity Party') is a Political Association founded by Dr. Mohamed "Gaboose". A physician and former Minister of Interior in the Government of President Silanyo. Dr. Mohamed Abdi Yusuf Gaboose[4] Somali: Dr. Maxamed Cabdi Yuusuf Gaboose
Rejo The Rejo-Somaliland Conservative Party Urur Siyaasadeedka Rejo Dr. Abdillahi Dahab
Somali: Dr. Cabdillaahi Dahab
Horseed The Horseed Political Assosication Ururka Horseed Horseed, (lit. 'To Lead') is a Political Association founded by Abdillahi "Darawal". A former senior SNM commander during the Somaliland War of Independence, as well as a cabinet minister in the Government of President Egal. Abdillahi Hussein Iman "Darawal"[5]
Somali: Cabdillaahi Xuseen Iimaan "Darawal" 		SDDP
Talo-Wadaag Equal Justice Under the Law Urur Siyaasadeedka Talo-Wadaag Ibrahim Mahdi Buuba[6]
Somali: Ibraahim Mahdi Buubaa
Kaah The Kaah Alliance for Equality and Development in Somaliland Isbahaysiga Sinnaanta iyo Horumarka Somaliland Kaah Kaah, is a Political Association founded by Mohamoud Hashi. A former cabinet minister in the Government of President Silanyo, Hashi was a long time member of the ruling Kulmiye party before leaving the party after a failed bid to take over the Chairmanship of the party from President Bihi in 2020.[7] Mohamoud Hashi Abdi[8]
Somali: Maxamuud Xaashi Cabdi
Hillaac The Hillaac Political Association Urur Siyaasadeedka Hillaac Hillaac, (lit. 'Lightning') is a political Association founded by Prof. Ahmed Ismail Samatar. An academic and writer who joined the ruling party Kulmiye in 2016, before becoming disgruntled over the parties direction and eventually starting his own Association.[9] Ahmed Ismail Samatar[10]
Somali: Axmed Ismaaciil Samatar
Shacabka The Somaliland Peoples Party Ururka Shacabka Somaliland Mohammed Mahmoud Hashi
Somali: Maxamed Maxamuud Xaashi 		SPP

Results

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PartyVotes%+/–
Waddani216,28433.80Green tickY
Kaah131,50720.55Green tickY
Kulmiye108,10016.90Green tickY
Horseed87,21813.63Red XN
Hillaac59,5699.31Red XN
Barwaaqo16,8522.63Red XN
For Justice and Development10,1051.58Red XN
Talo-Wadaag6,0800.95Red XN
Rejo2,0830.33Red XN
Shacabka2,0140.31Red XN
Total639,812100.00–
Valid votes639,81297.56
Invalid/blank votes16,0322.44
Total votes655,844100.00
Registered voters/turnout1,227,04853.45
Source: "SLNEC Interim Results".

References

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  1. ^ "5. Political Party Elections".
  2. ^ Cite error: The named reference :0 was invoked but never defined (see the help page).
  3. ^ "Somaliland Presidential and National Party Elections set for November 13th, 2024". 20 April 2024.
  4. ^ "Dr. Gabose Launches Barwaaqo Political Organization in Hargeisa". 2 July 2022.
  5. ^ "Guddoomiyaha Urur siyaasadeedka HORSEED, Cabdilaahi Darawal oo aqbalay Go'aankii Ergada | Qaran News".
  6. ^ "Chair Buuba leads Talo-Wadaag in rallying for political change in the country". 24 October 2024.
  7. ^ "Kulmiye Heavyweight Politician Boycotts Convention".
  8. ^ "Waddani and Kaah coalition poised to reshape Somaliland elections".
  9. ^ "Professor Samatar Loses Confidence in Kulmiye".
  10. ^ "About Ahmed Ismail Samatar".
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