Somalia’s National Consultative Council (NCC) talks in Mogadishu to resolve the prolonged electoral crisis are teetering on the brink of collapse. Key disputes persist over the creation of a second constituency in each Federal Member State (FMS), leadership of the Federal Electoral Implementation Team (FEIT), security force involvement, and the handling of electoral complaints. Opposition-led Puntland and Jubaland demand halting the vote, overhauling FEIT, and reviewing the two-constituency rule. The deadlock is fueled by an intensifying power struggle between Prime Minister Mohammed Hussein Roble and President Mohamed Abdullahi “Farmaajo.” Rival armed groups loyal to each leader are entrenched inside Villa Somalia, raising fears of violent confrontation. Farmaajo, accused of manipulating the electoral process, is using attrition tactics to outlast opponents, while parts of the opposition show signs of co‑optation.