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Governor defends his poll win, says it was fair and free

Ahmed Abdullahi takes the oath of office as Wajir governor. [File, Standard]

Governor Ahmed Abdullahi of Wajir has defended his victory in the August 9 polls stating that he fairly defeated his opponents.

Mr Abdullahi took to the dock as a witness to discount allegations by Dr Hassan Mohamed that the Wajir governor election was marred by irregularities, stating that the claims are misconceived and has no basis since no evidence has been provided to back them up.

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