[1][2] Economically the party leans left, defending the establishment of a universal healthcare system, public investment and doubling resources in education.

It is progressive on issues regarding minority rights and fundamental freedoms, such as proposing a quorum of 30% of women in parliament.

[10] Incumbent President Ahmed Mohamed Mohamoud of the Peace, Unity, and Development Party (Kulmiye) did not run for a second term.

The result was a victory for ruling Kulmiye party candidate Muse Bihi Abdi, who received 55% of the vote.

[11] On 6 June it was announced that Waddani had received 31 out of 82 seats and it will form a coalition with the Justice and Welfare Party (UCID).