Eligibility Criteria for the position of President of the Federal Republic of

Somalia Any citizen is eligible for the position of President of the Federal Republic of Somalia, as long as he or she meets the eligibility requirements of: (a) Being a Somali citizen and a Muslim;; (b) Being not less than forty years of age;; (c) Having relevant knowledge or experience for the role;; (d) Having a sound mind;; and (e) Not having been convicted by a court of a major crime.