By HAN News Desk
MOGADISHU – Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud has decided to accept an opposition proposal calling for a national meeting on elections to be held within 30 days, in a move seen as a potential breakthrough in the country’s political standoff, informed sources said.
Sources familiar with discussions at Villa Somalia told Inside Somalia that the proposal was originally issued by opposition leaders during talks in Kismayo. According to the sources, the president is also prepared to engage directly with opposition figures on the type of electoral model they prefer and is willing to adopt it if it gains broad consensus among political stakeholders.
The decision marks a shift toward dialogue at a time when Somalia has been grappling with heightened political tensions over the electoral process and concerns about delays and disputes ahead of upcoming elections.
Political observers say the move could help ease the ongoing deadlock and create conditions for a smoother, less contentious election process. They argue that inclusive talks could reduce the risk of instability and ensure an orderly transfer of power should the elections produce a change in leadership.
Somalia has repeatedly faced challenges in organizing elections since the collapse of its central government in 1991, with disputes often arising over electoral models, timelines and power-sharing arrangements.
If implemented, the proposed talks could play a critical role in restoring political consensus and maintaining stability during the transition period.
