Somali Federal Parliament Secretary explains registration procedure for the newly elected MPs

The secretary of the current federal parliament Abdikarim Haji Abdi (Buh) has clarified the registration process for the newly elected MPs.

Speaking to media,  Mr. Buh advised the newly elected MPs to contact FIEIT for issuance of certificates, then the parliament management will work on their identification cards and other procedural requirements.

“As the parliamentary secretary office, we have already put in place all the necessary procedures for the newly elected members of parliament,” Buh said.

The new parliament is expected to hold its first meeting on December 6, 2016.

Somalia has now attained 184 seats which is the majority and the election of the new president can take place.

The elections for the Lower House continue in four states, namely HirShabelle, Galmudug, Puntland and South West states. Jubbaland state concluded elections of Lower House members last week.