United Peoples' Democratic Party
The United Peoples' Democratic Party (Somali: Ururka Dimuqraadiga Ummadda Bahawday), shortened UDUB, was one of the three political parties in Somaliland. It was founded by president Egal in July 2001 in the preparation of the elections, which were originally scheduled for December 2001, but then postponed.[1] It dissolved in 2010-11 with its members joining other political parties. Two of Somaliland's first 3 presidents were from this party. The party was usually supported by some sub-clans of the Dir.[2]
United Peoples' Democratic Party Ururka Dimuqraadiga Ummadda Bahawday | |
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Founder | Muhammad Haji Ibrahim Egal |
Founded | July 2001 |
Dissolved | 2010-11 |
Headquarters | Hargeisa |
Ideology | Nationalism Islamic democracy |
Political position | Big tent |
Parliament of Somaliland | 33 / 82
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Party flag | |
Overview
At the presidential elections, April 14, 2003, its candidate Dahir Riyale Kahin won 42.1% of the popular vote and was elected.
According to the final results of the 2005 parliamentary election, UDUB won 39.0% of the vote and 33 out of 82 seats, while the two opposition parties UCID and Kulmiye, won the rest of the seats.
History of leaders
Picture | Name | Term start |
Term end |
Date of birth | Date of death | Notes |
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Muhammad Haji Ibrahim Egal محمد الحاج ابراهيم عقال | May 16, 1993 | May 3, 2002 | August 15, 1928 | May 3, 2002 | President of Somaliland May 16, 1993 - May 3, 2002 Died in office | |
Dahir Riyale Kahin ضاهر ريالي كاهن | 3 May 2002 | 27 July 2010 | 12 March 1952 | President of Somaliland May 3, 2002 - 27 July 2010 Vice President of Somaliland May 16, 1993 - May 3, 2002 |
Electoral history
Presidential elections
Election | Party candidate | Votes | % | Result |
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2003 | Dahir Riyale Kahin | 205,595 | 42.08% | Elected ![]() |
2010 | 178,881 | 33.23% | Lost ![]() |
Parliament of Somaliland elections
Election | Votes | % | Seats | +/– | Position |
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2005 | 261,449 | 39.0% | 33 / 82 |
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References
- Renders, Marleen (2012), Consider Somaliland, Leiden: Brill, page 211.
- Freedom House, Freedom in the World 2010 - Somaliland [Somalia], 1 June 2010, available at: https://www.refworld.org/docid/4c1a1e9ec.html [accessed 13 August 2020]