According to the published statement, the three levels of Puntland district councils will each have women’s quota ranging 26% to 29%. For districts with 27 Councilors, women are to receive 7 Councilors; for districts with 21 Councilors, women are to receive 6 Councilors; and for districts with 17, women are to receive 5 Councilors.
Ms. Asho Ahmed Mohamed, Puntland Deputy Minister for Women and Family Affairs, May 21, 2013
“The Ministry of Women and Family Affairs will not tire of encouraging women to play their rightful political role here in Puntland,” said Deputy Minister Asho Ahmed Mohamed.
