Jubbaland presidential election kicks off today in Kismayo town

The highly expected Jubbaland presidential election in today expected to kick off in Kismayo town the headquater of Jubbaland state.

Only four candidates are contesting for the seat including the ongoing Ahmed Madow who is still expected to be President of the Jubbaland once again when given the pace and electoral process already under his control.

Kismayo town has sparked by an endless protest last week following two controversial parliamentary elections held in the town.

The situation of Kismayo town is now calm and the security is very tight as the Jubbaland forces have blocked all the main roads in the town on yesterday to maintain the movement of the public and private vehicles.

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