House of Representatives of Puntland or Puntland Parliament (Somali: Gollaha Wakiilada Dawladda Puntland) is the unicameral legislature of the Puntland. It has 66 members who are elected for a period of five years through universal suffrage.

The House of Representatives has the powers and duties to review, approve, reject, amend and create regulations, approve/reject war and implement a peace agreement when the government proposes it. The House of Representatives also elects President of Puntland and Vice President of Puntland.

After the establishment of Puntland, the legislature has been directly elected by the people in 1998, 2004, 2009, 2013 and 2018. On 4 January 2019, the legislature elected a speaker and two deputies. This was followed by the successful election of the President of Puntland on 8 January 2019. Next elections are due to take place in 2023.

Speakers

See also

  • Puntland
  • Speaker of the House of Representatives of Puntland

References


Puntland Leadership dispute officially resolved Somali Dispatch

Local economic development framework in Puntland inhouse revolt to

Lower House elections begin in Puntland State AMISOM

Puntland Parliament Gives Itself A Term Extension Somali News in

Puntland Council of Ministers streamlines regional development