Somalia at a crossroads as leaders fail to agree on mode of elections
Somali Members of Parliament raise their hands to vote on a resolution regarding procedural rules for constitutional changes in Mogadishu on January 24, 2024.
Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud is on a collision course with major political figures and regional leaders over a series of actions including a constitutional amendment. These actions also include disputed legislation, and an electoral agenda that critics call unilateral.
The root of the dispute revolves around Mohamud’s push for a One-Person, One-Vote (1P1V) system, which critics believe is a move to consolidate his power. This sentiment is shared by key political stakeholders and some regional leaders.
