On 2nd February, OPPR awarded temporary certificates to six Political parties at a ceremony held at the NIEC headquarters office in Mogadishu.
The Six Political parties issued with temporary certificates are:
- Somali National Union Party
- Dugaal Democratic Party
- National Champion Party
- Hilaac Party
- Hiigsi Qaran Party
- Social Justice Party
The registrar of Political parties Mr. Mohamed Omar Haydara, in his opening address at the ceremony, welcomed the newly registered Political parties and commended them for their desire to compete in the 2020 democratic elections. Mr. Haydara asserted that the certificates issued are temporary and that permanent certificates will be issued to them once they complete the stipulated requirements so as to compete in the coming elections. He called on the newly registered Political parties to ensure they fulfill all the requirements so as to be fully registered.
The registrar also called on the Political parties to work together to ensure democratic elections are held in the country. Officials of the newly registered Political parties spoke at the ceremony. They thanked the NIEC for their professionalism while filing for registration until issuance of certificates.
The officials of the political parties also expressed their eagerness to be held in Somalia for fair and free elections and emphasized that they will put all their efforts to change the system-based clan share system and step on to democratic system. Also called on the two houses of Parliament to ensure democratic elections are held in the country.
The NIEC deputy Chairperson Mr. Abdinasir Mohamed, in his closing remarks, called on all Political parties to adhere to the political parties’ law to reach their objectives.