Madobe, who has been at the helm of Jubaland since its inception in 2013, made these remarks in an interview with Shabelle TV while receiving his candidacy certificate from the local election commission.
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“If I win or lose, I will accept the results of the election,” Madobe declared, in what many interpret as an attempt to foster a peaceful electoral process in a region often fraught with political discord. This statement comes at a crucial time, as the federal government of Somalia, led by President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, has been pushing for a more centralized electoral system, which contrasts with Jubaland’s current practice of indirect elections.