Somali Federal parliament leadership rules out the possibility of holding general election in 2016

A press release from Somali Federal Parliament leadership has dismissed the visibility of holding nationwide one vote one man elections in 2016, just one day before a high level partnership forum conference between Somalia and International community kicks off in Mogadishu.
Somali Federal Parliament leadership stated the rationale of its decision as lack of proper preparations and technical difficulties, and because of the given time and circumstance it could prove difficult to contemplate holding a general election.
“After long deliberative discussions between the two subcommittees, one from the Somali Federal parliament and the other from Somali executive branch, they together underlined that it would be impossible to hold general election within planned time,” read the statement in part.
The Federal Parliament leadership has instead proposed a national dialogue that is inclusive for all; Federal government, Federal States and civil society that determine when to hold general Election in the country.
“Somali Federal Parliament leadership fully understands that Somali citizens have the rights to fully participate in any decision that is important to the fate and future of the country”
Somali Federal Government is now relieved and does to have to worry to present 2016 election road map which was part of tomorrow conference agenda.
The international community has been pressing Somali Government to deliver three main components of the New deal conference outcomes; building blocks Federalism, constitutional review, and holding General election before 2016 when the term of current government ends and only one item is highly like to be delivered – Federal States