A press release issued by the commission stated that the election of members for both Houses will take place on April 15, 2027, to select the new members of the Federal Parliament.

Additionally, the presidential election has been scheduled for May 15, 2027, as indicated in the schedule released today by the Independent National Electoral Commission.

“The commission officially announces the following: That the Election for Both Houses of the Parliament of the Federal Republic of Somalia will be held on (April 15, 2027), in accordance with Article 18, Paragraph 2 of the National Election Law, which stipulates that the election date be set 180 days prior to polling day,” the statement read.

It further added: “That the Election for the President of the Federal Republic of Somalia take place on (May 15, 2027), in accordance with Article 112 of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Somalia, which states that the President’s term of office is five (5) years commencing from the day of swearing-in.”

The statement also clarified that the term of office for government institutions will be 5 years, in accordance with Article 112 of Somalia’s new constitution.

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