The provisional constitution of the Federal Republic clearly stipulates the formation of the country’s state governments and provides full mandate to the Federal Members States of the FGS to possess State Constitution forming the basis for the respective state governments.
Jubaland State has been established with the desire of the people living in the three regions of Jubaland through a broad social agreement and has gone through various levels of complimentary governance including a two-year transitional administration (2013-2015) which later culminated in a fully-fledged Federal Member State.


Jubaland State elections are guided by the provisional Somali Federal Constitution (sections 120 and 142) and Jubaland State Government’s constitution, and its implementation follows a constitutional due process by relevant mandated Electoral Commission

The term of elected office holders is four years as enshrined in section 70 of the Jubaland State Constitution. Therefore, no one can exclusively make a decision on the term of elected office holders and elections of Jubaland in a manner inconsistent with the constitution.

In the spirit of moving forward, the Jubaland State of Somalia is fully committed to participate in any efforts to address issues of national priorities as required by the constitution. We reiterate our commitments to play constructive roles in finding a unified, consultative approach to handle the country’s fundamental issues such as the elections, completion of the constitutional review, the fight against terrorism and Debt Relief Program.

Finally, Jubaland state Government fully supports the decision of the upper house, the affirmation by the federal cabinet in respect to holding elections on time and the efforts of the international community towards a peaceful transition.

- Jubbaland State of Somalia -