MOGADISHU-A press statement from the Somali Federal Electoral Commission, confirmed that their social media platforms like Facebook and Twitter have been hacked.

The commission believes their social media accounts has been hacked by bad actors and is no longer under their management.

The commission members disparaged the hackers and expressed that this behavior is reckless and it’s an obstruction of the election process.

They urged the community not to trust and to stay away from these platforms until the matter is resolved.

The hacker’s information were not disclosed, and it was not clear if they have been detained yet.

The Federal Electoral Commission verified that all election related news and updates will be released through press conferences with the local media and interviews.

The news comes as the country’s elections are at a crucial juncture are whining down to completion.