President Rules Out Term Extension

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President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud ruled out extending his term and reaffirmed Somalia’s commitment to one-person, one-vote elections. He said only the National Independent Electoral Commission can set election timelines and defended constitutional reforms as legal and open to dialogue. Mohamud dismissed opposition claims, stressed national unity, and urged parliament to complete electoral legislation before the current term ends. He emphasized that voter registration reflects citizens’ readiness for direct elections and a democratic transition.