The leader of the main opposition Kulmiye Party, Mr. Ahmed Mohamoud Silanyo
Sunday, March 29, 2009
“Only the electoral committee have the mandate to set the date of the elections” Said the chairman.
Mr. Silanyo said this is a dark moment for the growing democracy of Somaliland and they will not recognize the government after the 6th of April when the government’s term comes to an end. He said they trust the electoral commision and they will collaborate with them accordingly.
Mr Silanyo said his party will be issuing a joint statement in the coming hours and expressed anger towards Rayale’s administration and the Upper House on their continues abuse of the constitution.
The chairman also talked about two journalists that were arrested yesterday accusing the government of using force against reporters and not allowing the freedom of expression.
Source: Somalilandpress