Somalia Opposition leaders reject 2027 election timetable

by: Horn Observer Contributor | 18 October 2026 14:26

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Somalia Opposition leaders reject 2027 election timetable

Parliamentary elections are scheduled for April 15,2027,followed by presidential elections on May 15, according to the federal electoral commission's announcement on Thursday.

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Mogadishu,Somalia- Somalia's key opposition leaders, including two former presidents and two former prime ministers, have condemned a new election timetable announced by the federal electoral commission, deepening a political standoff over the country's 2027 elections.

Parliamentary elections are scheduled for April 15,2027,followed by presidential elections on May 15, according to the federal electoral commission's announcement on Thursday.

Former president Shariif Sheikh Ahmed criticized the incumbent president Hassan Sheikh Mohamud of seeking to retain power unlawfully.

" If Someone could have stayed in power by force, Siad Barre would have done it," Sharif said at a news conference, referring to Somalia's former military leader, who seized power in a coup and ruled the country for 21 years.

The mandates of the president and parliament expired several months ago, according to the opposition.

Meanwhile, the federal government maintained that its mandate runs until May 2027, following a controversial constitutional amendment that has faced strong opposition from key political stakeholders.

The dispute over the constitutional changes and electoral process triggered armed confrontations in Mogadishu in June.

Security Analysts have warned of the risk of further clashes between the two sides after talks mediated by traditional elders failed last week.

The federal government has accused the opposition of mobilizing armed fighters in the capital to confront government forces.

Opposition leaders have denied the allegations.