South West State Imposes Night Curfew in Baidoa Ahead of Assembly Speaker Election

GOOBJOOG NEWS|BAIDOA: The South West State administration has imposed a nighttime curfew in Baidoa as security measures are tightened ahead of the election of the Speaker of the State Assembly, scheduled for June 10.
According to newly issued security directives, the curfew will take effect daily from 7:00 p.m. and remain in force until the morning prayer. Authorities said the restriction will remain in place until further notice.
Officials described the move as part of broader efforts to maintain security and public order during the ongoing electoral process in the state.
The new measures are accompanied by additional security directives aimed at regulating movement within the city. Security forces have been instructed to strictly enforce the curfew and ensure stability throughout Baidoa.
The curfew comes as political activity intensifies in the South West State capital ahead of the election of the Speaker and Deputy Speakers of the newly constituted State Assembly. The parliamentary elections have already been concluded, and members of the assembly have been sworn into office.
Baidoa has been hosting key stages of the state’s electoral process in recent weeks, with the upcoming leadership vote expected to shape the direction of the legislature and pave the way for subsequent political developments within the regional administration.
Authorities maintain that the curfew is intended to provide a secure environment for the electoral process and prevent any potential security disruptions during the crucial transition period.