The election was the first one under the principle of one man, one vote to be held in Somalia since 1969 and the state since its formation in 1998.

[1][2] Candidates in district elections run and are nominated by political parties.

The Transitional Puntland Electoral Commission (TPEC) successfully concluded elections in three districts — Qardho, Eyl, and Ufeyn on October 26.

[3][5] International partners congratulated the people of Puntland for leading the way toward instituting a system of universal suffrage elections across Somalia.

Similar municipal elections will be held in the remaining districts in 2022.