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Sheikh Sharif elected to 11th Parliament in Jowhar
The former president of Somalia, Sheikh Sharif Sheikh Ahmed, officially became a member of the 11th parliament following an election in Jowhar, the capital of Hirshabelle.
Sheikh Sharif won the HOP146 seat race on Sunday, which was previously occupied by the internal security minister Abdullahi Mohamed Noor.
The seat’s election took place in a hands-off manner, and Sheikh Sharif received 101 votes from the delegates.
Sheikh Sheikh Sheikh Ahmed gave a brief speech at the polling station where he thanked the elected delegates and promised to serve the seat fairly.
Sheikh Sharif is a candidate for the presidency of Somalia, which is expected to take place in mid-May.