Saturday , May 30, 2026 (Baidoa Online) -The Vice President of Jubaland arrived in Luuq district today as part of a series of activities that the Jubaland administration has been carrying out in the Gedo region in recent days. The visit comes amid ongoing political developments and tensions surrounding the planned one-person, one-vote elections that the Federal Government of Somalia intends to hold in the region.
According to Jubaland officials, the regional administration has now consolidated its presence and control across the Gedo region, where the Federal Government had reportedly planned to organize elections independently of the Jubaland administration. Jubaland authorities maintain that such plans are no longer feasible under the current circumstances.
The developments are being viewed as a significant political shift, with observers noting that the Federal Government’s influence within Jubaland territory has been substantially reduced. The situation continues to highlight the ongoing dispute between Jubaland and the Federal Government over electoral management, governance, and political authority in the region.
The Vice President’s visit is expected to include meetings with local officials, community leaders, and security authorities as Jubaland continues its engagement in Gedo amid the broader political contest over the future electoral process.