Chaos rock selection of new contesters for 2017 polls
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Those endorsed were Hassan Noor Hassan (governor), Hassan Osman (senator), four MPs and 18 MCAs.
Elders in Mandera County have endorsed new candidates for the next General Election, despite chaos at the event.
The activity was conducted in the morning in Takaba, Mandera West sub-county, amid protests from a section of the residents.
Reports indicate that about 10 people have been rushed to Mandera Hospital after sustaining injuries.
Those endorsed were Hassan Noor Hassan (governor), Hassan Osman (senator), four MPs and 18 MCAs.
Some are: Aden Haji Yusuf (MP, Mandera West) and Mohammed Abdi Ibrahim (MP, Mandera North).
The move seeks to introduce fresh blood in the political life of the region.
In August, Garre elders ordered incumbent Ali Roba and Senator Billow Kerrow to abandon their re-election plans, something that was not welcomed by the two.
They declared that 24 politicians must surrender their posts.
They include: MPs Mohamed Huka (Mandera South), Mohamed Abdi Haji (Banisa), Mohamud Mohamed (Mandera West), Aden Mohamed Noor (Mandera North), Woman Rep Fathia Mahbub and 18 Members of the County Assembly.
However, Governor Roba, who thought that his development track record will be a moderating factor, vowed to defy the edict.
“The population of Mandera knows where I stand for them. It is only that population that will determine my fate as governor through their democratic will,” he said.
In North Eastern region elders play a major role in determining marriage partners, clan leadership, among others.
‘’The council ensures internal equity and that the community remains united,’’ Senator Kerrow said.
