Somaliland: Incumbent President Casts His Vote in the presidential election

[Deeq A.]

Somaliland’s incumbent president, His Excellency Ahmed Mohamed Mohamoud “Silanyo” and the presidential affairs minister, Hon. Mohamoud Hashi Abdi were among those who cast their votes for the presidential poll here today.

The Presidency Minister has said that voting is peacefully underway across the country.

Hon. Hashi said that it is great privilege to cast his vote in Hargeisa.

He officially declared that voting is underway in all provinces in Somaliland peacefully.

He further stated that security heightened and announced that three polling centers have not opened as National Electoral Commission closed.

Hon. Hashi, the presidential minister hoped that it will come to an end in a peaceful manner.

The minister went on to say that this shows the maturity of SL populace as far as democracy and multi party politics are concerned.

He added that SL decided to take this huge steps in the right direction and took instance that many internationally recognized states failed to hold free and fair polls.

The minister said that SL is an independent country without an international recognition as he confirmed that voting underway in more than 1642 polling stations.

Election is crucial democratic process for Somaliland said the minister.

He said that it is victory for the incumbent president, the ruling Kulmiye party and the people.

The minister sent final message to the entire SL populace.

First of all, he congratulated SL people on voting the presidential polls and wished success.

He lauded the gallant efforts that Election Commission made as far as election is concerned.

He commended the men and women in uniform who maintain law and order during election time.

Finally, the minister has urged the public to exercise their prerogative rights and cast their votes in a peaceful manner.