[2] On 8 November, Jubaland's President Ahmed Madobe announced the creation of a new electoral commission to prepare for the regional presidential election.

In a letter dated 9 November, President Madobe referred to the Jubaland constitution, which gives the regional state the right to create its own electoral body and hold elections without interference from the Somali federal government.

Jubaland started an independent election process, resisting attempts to use a federally appointed commission after Madobe opposed a proposed one-year extension of his term.

[5] Sharif Sheikh Ahmed, the former president of Somalia and leader of the Himilo Qaran party, has welcomed the newly elected Jubaland House of Representatives.

On X, he called on them to perform their duties efficiently, improve Jubaland's laws and institutions, and focus on public interests, peace, and unity within the state.