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Section of Samawathal elders endorse former Ijara Member of parliament Ahmed Ibrahim Abass during a meeting held in Garissa on Feb22, 2026. [Abdimalik Hajir, Standard]
Former Ijara Member of Parliament Ahmed Ibrahim Abass has sharply criticised the Samawathal Council of Elders for endorsing Senator Abdul Haji in the upcoming Garissa gubernatorial race, terming the move an illegal and unfair process.
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