A high-level consultative meeting is expected to take place in Mogadishu today between opposition politicians and traditional elders from the Hawiye clan, amid mounting political tensions and deepening controversy over Somalia’s electoral process.

The gathering will be held at the Mogadishu residence of former Somali President Sharif Sheikh Ahmed and is expected to bring together key opposition figures for discussions on the country’s political trajectory, security environment, and the increasingly contentious debate surrounding upcoming elections.

According to sources familiar with the meeting, participants are expected to voice growing concern over the policies pursued by President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, particularly in relation to the management of the electoral process and the broader direction of national politics.

The agenda is expected to focus on a broad assessment of the current political landscape, the state of national security, and the uncertainty clouding the electoral framework. Discussions are also likely to examine the role that traditional elders and opposition leaders can play in helping ease tensions and contribute to a political solution to the challenges facing the country.

The meeting is widely seen as a significant consultation at a critical moment for Somalia, with expectations that it could help shape a more coordinated opposition position and foster broader consensus on how to navigate the country’s fragile political transition. It also underscores the continued importance of dialogue, unity, and inclusive engagement in preserving national stability and protecting the interests of the Somali people.

The talks come against the backdrop of rising political strain between the federal government and opposition groups, with increasing concern that the impasse could undermine both the electoral process and Somalia’s overall stability.