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Elders face pressure to honour 2022 deal, endorse Shidiye for Garissa governorship

Former Botswana envoy Mohamed Muktar Shidiye during an event attended by Aulihan Council of Elders, on January 18, 2026. [Abdimalik Hajir, Standard]

Pressure is mounting on the Aulihan Council of Elders, led by Ugas Hamud Sheikh, to endorse former Botswana envoy Mohamed Muktar Shidiye as the next Garissa Governor.

On Sunday, the former Lagdera MP declared his interest in the governorship to the council of elders, who are expected to endorse one candidate before forming a coalition with other clans in the Ogaden-predominant county.

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