About Us
About PEC
The Puntland Electoral Commission (PEC), established in 2012, is the authoritative body responsible for managing and overseeing electoral processes within the Puntland State of Somalia. Since its inception, PEC has played a pivotal role in guiding Puntland’s transition from a parliament-based voting system to multi-party elections, thereby strengthening democratic governance in the region.
At its core, PEC’s mandate is to ensure the conduct of free, fair, and transparent elections across all levels of government. This includes facilitating voter registration, registering political associations and parties, overseeing constitutional referendums, and ensuring that the electoral process is inclusive and representative of the diverse population of Puntland.
Achievements
In October 2021, PEC successfully conducted “one person, one vote” elections in three districts—Eyl, Ufeyn, and Qardho—marking the first such elections in Puntland in over half a century.
This milestone was a significant step toward democratization and set a precedent for future elections across Somalia.
Building on this success, in May 2023, PEC conducted local elections across 30 districts, further demonstrating its commitment to expanding democratic participation and governance.
On July 23rd, 2024, PEC conducted historic local council elections, marking another significant milestone after 54 years. The elections witnessed the active participation of voters across the 3 districts of Garowe, Dangorayo and Godonjiran.
Our Mission
To conduct state-wide elections in Puntland, that instill trust and promote a spirit of integrity, inclusivity, fairness, and engagement in democratic practices.
Our Vision
PEC envisions to empower the citizens by facilitating state-wide free, fair, and credible elections that foster a true democratic culture where every voice is valued.
Our Goals
Election Management: Conducting state-wide elections that instill trust and promote integrity, inclusivity, fairness, and engagement in democratic practices.
Voter Registration and Education: Implementing comprehensive voter registration systems and promoting civic education to enhance public awareness and participation.
Safeguarding Electoral Integrity: Upholding impartiality, accountability, and transparency in all electoral processes to ensure credibility and public trust.
Facilitating Political Participation: Providing equal opportunities for political parties and candidates, ensuring a level playing field during elections.
Dispute Resolution: Addressing and resolving electoral disputes through legal and ethical mechanisms to uphold the integrity of the electoral process.
Promoting Democratic Governance: Collaborating with local and international stakeholders to strengthen democratic institutions and foster peace and stability in Puntland.
Our Core Values
- Impartiality
- Accountability
- Transparency
- Integrity & Credibility
- Independence
- Inclusiveness
- Fairness
- Confidentiality
- Professionalism
What We Do
To conduct state-wide elections in Puntland, that instill trust and promote a spirit of integrity, inclusivity, fairness, and engagement in democratic practices.
To achieve this goal, significant efforts are required to facilitate the implementation of elections across all levels of the Puntland government. This includes, most notably, the development of election rules and guidelines, as well as the registration and verification of political parties.
What We Did
2022-2024
- Compled Puntland LGE
- Conducted State-wide LGE (36 District Elections)
- Registred more than 400k Voters
- Certification of the Winning Political Parties
2021
- Successfully conducted local government elections in three districts—Eyl, Ufayn, and Qardho—marking a historic milestone as the first local government elections in Puntland's history.
2019-2020
- Design and outline comprehensive plans for the effective organization and execution of Puntland's elections, ensuring alignment with democratic principles and governance goals and formally launch the fundamental rules and guidelines necessary for the smooth and transparent implementation of the electoral process.
Puntland Democratization
478
Polling Stations
387,094
Final Voters
36
Districts
+100K
Participants
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