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Deputy governor Ahmed Muktar vows to unseat boss Abdi Mohamud in epic duel

Wajir Governor Mohamed Abdi Mohamud. [Edward Kiplimo, Standard]

As the country heads to the August 9 General Election, Wajir residents are facing a unique situation.

Governor Mohamed Abdi Mohamud and his estranged deputy Ahmed Ali Muktar are heading into the polls on the back of controversy sparked by the governor’s impeachment that saw Muktar take office in May last year before the courts reversed the move.

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