Galmudug Assembly Speaker summons lawmakers to Adado ahead of by-election

The speaker of Galmudug Assembly Ali Ga’al Aseyr has called on the regional lawmakers to make way to Adado in time for the April 10 by-election.

Aseyr said Galmudug is in preparation for the election of new president who will fill gap left by the former Galmudug president who resigned over illness.

“We are approaching the election which is expected to take place soon, therefore we call on all the MPs to return and participate the election,” said the speaker.

Late last month, Former Galmudug leader, Abdikarim Hussein Guled announced his resignation; citing health reasons prompted his sudden decision.

Prime Minister Khaire had last week asked the regional assembly to postpone the by-election for 45 days to enable him complete the formation of cabinet.