Community Consultation Forum on Somali Capital’s Status Kicks Off in Mogadishu

GOOBJOOG NEWS | MOGADISHU: A Social Consultation Forum on the Status of the Somali capital city and the Rights of Banadir Region people kicked off in Mogadishu Wednesday.

The forum, chaired by the Banadir regional mayor Yusuf Hussein Jimale brings together traditional elders, scholars, youth, women, and leaders of Somali community organizations, aims to foster inclusive dialogue on the future of the capital.

Mayor Jimale who spoke during the opening event stated that the forum marks the beginning of a new era in which the community of Banadir Region will secure their right to representation.

He added that the forum’s outcomes will shape the future governance of Mogadishu.

Deputy Commissioner of Security and Politics for Banadir Region, Mohamed Ahmed Diriye on his part emphasized the administration’s commitment to engaging with various community segments and highlighted the importance of consulting with the public in the selection process for Mogadishu’s leadership.

Participants from different community sectors expressed their appreciation for the Banadir Regional Government’s initiative to seek their input.

They welcomed the opportunity to contribute to the selection of the most suitable candidates for the Mogadishu City Council.

The forum is part of a broader effort to discuss the electoral process for Mogadishu State and the rights of Banadir Region’s residents.

Recommendations from the forum will be forwarded to various constitutional committees as the Somali Parliament prepares to debate amendments to chapters 5 through 9 of the Constitution.

This initiative reflects the Banadir Regional Government’s dedication to inclusive governance and community participation in shaping the future of Mogadishu.