Somalia's National Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (NIEBC) announced on Friday, October 2, 2026, the results of repeat elections for Galmudug State's House of Representatives and local councils. The commission chairperson, Abdikarim Ahmed Hassan, stated that the local council elections were held across 11 districts, with 12 political organizations competing for 243 seats. A total of 149,475 votes were cast in the local council elections.
According to the commission, 146,894 votes were valid, while 2,581 were rejected. The Justice and Unity Party (JSP), led by the current federal government President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, received 105,716 votes and secured 179 seats, making it the largest winner in the local council elections. Other parties also secured seats, including Tiir with two seats, Madalsan with 10 seats, and Karaama with 21 seats.
In the House of Representatives election, 149,475 votes were cast, with 146,374 valid votes and 3,101 rejected votes. The House of Representatives election was held across 11 districts, with 12 political organizations competing for 89 seats. The JSP also won the largest number of seats in the House of Representatives, securing 67 seats. Other parties, including Tiir, Madalsan, and Karaama, also secured seats.
The commission's chairperson, Abdikarim Ahmed Hassan, expressed gratitude to the people of Galmudug, the participating political organizations, and all parties involved in organizing and facilitating the elections. He stated that the results were announced after the vote counting and tabulation process was completed. The Galmudug vote was a rerun of elections held on July 30, which were annulled by Somalia's Supreme Court due to administrative and procedural irregularities.
The election is part of Somalia's one-person, one-vote electoral process. The electoral commission stated that similar activities have taken place in Banadir region, South West State, and Galmudug, while preparations are continuing in Hirshabelle. The commission said the process is part of preparations for future federal-level elections.
The Justice and Unity Party's dominance in the elections was evident, with the party securing 179 local council seats and 67 House of Representatives seats. Other parties, including Karaama, Sincad, and Madalsan, also secured a notable number of seats. The elections were held to ensure the integrity and transparency of the electoral process in Galmudug State.
The announcement of the results marks a significant step in Somalia's electoral process. The country's electoral commission is working to ensure that the process is free, fair, and transparent. The commission's efforts aim to promote stability and democracy in Somalia, as the country continues to rebuild and strengthen its institutions.
Key points
- The Justice and Unity Party won the largest share of local council seats and House of Representatives seats in the Galmudug rerun elections.
- The elections were held to address administrative and procedural irregularities in the previous vote, which was annulled by Somalia's Supreme Court.
- The electoral process is part of Somalia's preparations for future federal-level elections.
