The Federal government of Somalia said the summit on elections agenda to open in Mogadishu today as scheduled and that nothing has changed on the same.
Somalia government spokesman Mohamed Abraham said some of the delegates attending the conference had already arrived in Mogadishu.
“God willing the 20th May meeting will commence today and President of Galmudug Ahmed Qoor Qoor was welcomed in Mogadishu yesterday evening ” Mr Maalim said.
The government spokesman also said that they are optimistic other leaders expected today will join them at forenoon.
“Also this morning we expect Federal state presidents of Jubaland, South West Somalia and President Said Abdulahi Dani” he added.
Mr Maalim however noted that President of Hirshabele state may have his arrival delayed and arrive a day after opening of the meeting.
“As there are issues of condolences that he is engaged and for that reason he may join us a day later for Hirshabele’s state president but the rest are coming”, he said.
Somali government spokesman Mohamed Ibrahim Maalim also said the government had prepared everything in terms of logistics for the conference to take place and there are no obstacles to holding the conference .
“So far everything is going well and there has been a strong preparation done by the prime minister’s office, accommodations has been prepared and all the necessary arrangements has been made ” the government spokesman noted.
Mr Maclimu, on the other hand, expressed his optimism for the the electoral consultative meeting and said he is hopeful it will be a success.
“Indeed, there is hope this time given the fact that there is no alternative that exist for Somalia except to go to the elections. Leaders should demonstrate good leadership and everyone has a responsibility to show during this transition to overcome obstacles so that the Somalia people enjoy peace and prosperity to reach the elections and to vote ” said Mr
Previous meetings between regional and federal authorities bore no fruits.
This pre-election meeting is different from the previous one as federal Prime Minister Mohamed Hussein is tasked with taking responsibility for election, security issues as well as the arrangements.
