On 25 February 2020, the National Independent Electoral Commission held an extensive meeting in Jowhar city, attended by various members of the community including; Women, Youth, Disabled, intellectuals, University Students and Local Elders to consult and listen to their concerns about the upcoming election. The meeting was aimed at creating public awareness of the 2020-2021 election and was focused on providing the public with information on the electoral process and issues related to the electoral law.
Officials from NIEC spoke at the meeting. Mr. Mohamed Mukhtar, the Head of NIEC office in Hirshabele State o gave a brief explanation of the activities of the Electoral Office in Hirshabelle. A commissioner from NIEC, Khadija Osoble Ali revealed that the purpose of their visit to Jowhar to meet with the community and to create public awareness of the election. Khadija said the country is ready to hold one person one vote election.
In addition to that, a brief presentation on public awareness and information sharing to the community members was provided by the staff of the commission. After the presentation, the microphone was handed to participants at the meeting who asked the commission questions about the elections. The commission officials responded to their questions in detail.
Finally, Commissioner Khadija Osoble Ali urged the community, especially women and people with special needs, to turnout on election day and cast their votes to elect their representatives. In the last two weeks, the Commission visited another two States such as South-west, Galmudug, and currently in the Hirshabele State as part of campaign on public awareness on the upcoming election.