DHUSAMAREB, Somalia — Mursal Abdi Aden has been elected Second Deputy Speaker of the Galmudug State Parliament, securing 87 votes in a parliamentary election that underscores the confidence placed in him by members of the regional legislature.
The vote recorded two abstentions, with no votes cast against his candidacy, reflecting broad support for his appointment to the parliamentary leadership.
Mursal’s election marks a new chapter in his political career and places him in a key position within Galmudug’s legislative institution. As Second Deputy Speaker, he will be expected to contribute to the effective management of parliamentary proceedings, facilitate legislative business and support the assembly in fulfilling its constitutional responsibilities.
His appointment comes as Galmudug continues to navigate important governance and political priorities within Somalia’s federal system. The parliamentary leadership plays a central role in ensuring legislative effectiveness, institutional accountability and constructive engagement among elected representatives.
Mursal’s new role offers an opportunity to contribute to the development of parliamentary institutions and strengthen the legislature’s role in addressing the priorities of the people of Galmudug.
His election forms part of the broader reconstitution of the state parliament’s leadership, with the assembly now moving forward under its newly elected presiding team.
