By M.A. Egge
The government of Somaliland has said that it has footed the electoral costs for both the upcoming presidential and political party elections through the public funds accrued from taxations.
This was announced by the Deputy Minister of Finance Hon. Suleiman Jama Diriye who revealed that the government has paid from the proceeds o the public tax funds to foot the elections costs without any foreign help.
“The government is proud that the biggest project of the year being the twin elections to be held on November had already been catered for and paid in July by the state”.
He said the 10million USD was paid from the public coffers, accrued from taxation.
The deputy minister gave the fact as he toured the Ministry of Information, Culture and National Guidance.
He called on the members of the public to continue paying their taxes duly while noting that there was no nation whatsoever that managed to achieve their goals and prosper without the contribution support of their populaces through tax payments.
The National Electoral Commission held a meeting with a delegation from the international community
The National Electoral Commission (NEC) has held a virtual meeting with members of the International Community who partner with Somaliland in working on issues of Democracy and Elections.
The tele-conference meeting dwelt on the upcoming elections in the country which is less than a couple of months away that would see people go to polls to elect the president, his deputy and the official political parties.
The meeting was attended by officials representing the UK, USA, Sweden, Finland, Germany, Denmark, Taiwan, Belgium, and the European Union.
The members of the international community thanked the National Electoral Commission for the preparations they have put in place in readiness for the elections.
NEC specially thanked the UK, Taiwan and the EU for their financial support for the Presidential and National Party elections expected to be held on 13 November 2024.