[2] The article acknowledges that voter registration is crucial but also a stage where unresolved political disputes may arise, potentially causing delays in subsequent phases.

Challenges such as conflicts over district demarcation and lack of support from certain political parties and elites have affected the voter registration process in Puntland.

The article emphasizes the need for significant efforts to ensure peaceful, fair, and timely completion of the remaining local elections in the districts.

[2] This analytical brief is a collaborative effort between the Puntland Development and Research Centre and the Somali Dialogue Platform, implemented by the Rift Valley Institute.

Source from BBC Somali and TPEC[3] There is a notable level of engagement and participation in online activities related to the upcoming general elections.

They acknowledge the efforts made by the Transitional Puntland Electoral Commission (TPEC) to overcome challenges in preparing for these significant direct elections.

[6] Former Somali President Mohamed Abdullahi Farmaajo expressed his appreciation for the people and government of Puntland regarding their steadfast commitment to the execution of Local Council elections.

I am proud to represent a vibrant Somali community in the Ninth District and I commend their commitment to making these direct elections possible.Puntland traditional leaders including Boqor Burhan Boqor Muse and Ugas Hassan Ugas Yasin have welcomed the exercise, calling it a type of election that people have anticipated for so long time.