You know, I don't see a problem with it. Fine you may have an Omni identification, yet I really don't see that as an issue. The position should be for a scientist whom is trusted, we know what we are getting, and who has never done anything to harm the neutral population and whom has the interests of Newland and heart. Not of faction or history. The only thing which matters is Newland. Nothing else, and in such someone who's lived there all thier lives I don't see as a problem.
But of course, to keep things fair, it would mean we would need possibly some kind of Clan representation, yet this will be of a great problem currently. And also will mean both candidates would be severely scrutinised by the neutral populace for thier behaviour and actions they take in office.