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The Somali Future Council denies plans to form armed group amid election dispute, firmly rejecting circulating media rumors alleging that opposition blocs are organizing a armed faction in response to national electoral disagreements. Addressing reporters in Mogadishu, Member of Parliament Abdullahi Arab, speaking as Secretary of the Somali Future Council, clarified that the opposition alliance remains fully committed to peaceful political engagement, constitutional principles, and civil dialogue. Council leadership emphasized that allegations suggesting the formation of an opposition militia are completely baseless, asserting that political organizations will continue to pursue democratic avenues to address ongoing disputes over national voting frameworks.
The political coalition’s clarification comes during heightened political debates regarding the structure, timing, and legal foundation of upcoming national elections. Dispute intensified after the National Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission proposed holding parliamentary and presidential elections in mid-2027, drawing immediate objections from major political alliances. Opposition leaders argue that unilateral decisions regarding electoral models risk undermining federal consensus, while the federal government maintains that the proposed schedule aligns strictly with national constitutional provisions and updated electoral laws.
The Somali Future Council, which brings together prominent political figures alongside regional administration stakeholders, continues to advocate for inclusive political consultation before any voting framework is finalized. Executive officials from Villa Somalia recently extended invitations to key political groups and non-state actors for a multi-day consultative forum in Mogadishu aimed at building political consensus. Secretary Arab noted that while internal discussions among opposition factions regarding dialogue conditions remain ongoing, any collective strategy will rely strictly on lawful political negotiation rather than armed confrontation.
Independent political analysts and civil society representatives have welcomed the opposition’s explicit rejection of militarized options, emphasizing that peaceful negotiation is essential for preserving national security gains. International partners supporting state-building initiatives in Somalia continue to urge federal authorities and opposition groups to maintain open channels of communication. As the Somali Future Council denies plans to form armed group amid election dispute, civic leaders maintain that transparent, mediated discussions remain the single viable pathway toward securing an equitable electoral framework and maintaining national stability.