PM Roble affirms April 14 swearing in of newly elected legislators

[Deeq A.]

MOGADISHU (HOL) - Prime Minister Mohamed Roble has affirmed the April 14 as the official day for the swearing in of the newly elected lawmakers. The office of the PM said Wednesday the Premier held talks with Abdikarin Buhu the General Secretary of the Lower House and his Upper House counterpart Ali Jamah in preparation for the swearing in ceremony. The PM's office confirmed that the exercise will take place mid next month as declared by the Federal Indirect Elections Team laying to rest claims by regional presidents allied to President Mohamed Framaajo that the electoral body did not have the powers to decide so. Out of the 275 seats of the Lower House, only 26 remain to be filled. Hir-Shabelle is yet to elect 10 MPs while Jubaland remains with 16 seats.

Source: Hiiraan Online