Title:
A CRITICAL EXAMINATION OF HOW CORRUPTION EFFECT ON THE DEMOCRATIC ELECTION PROCESS OF THE SOMALIAN PARLIAMENT

Authors:
Abdinasir Abdullahi Mohamed Biyo and Sharmarke Abdullahi Yusuf, Somalia

Abstract:
Corruption is a significant problem in Somalia, significantly impacting the country's political institutions and democracy. This article examines critically examines the influence of corruption on the democratic election process of the Somali Parliament using a critical review methodology. The report begins by providing a definition of corruption and discussing the different forms of corruption that exist in Somalia. The article then analyzes how corruption affects the democratic election process, including its impact on political representation, voter participation, and public trust. It explores how corruption permeates various stages of the election process, from candidate nomination and campaign financing to voter registration and ballot counting. The analysis also highlights the role of bribery, nepotism, and embezzlement in distorting electoral outcomes and compromising democratic principles. The article concludes by discussing the challenges of combating Corruption in Somalia and calling for a comprehensive anti-corruption strategy.