Contributed by Abdul Qani Hassan and Bilqays Ibrahim
Ubah Abdi Gedi who lost Nomination to fathiya Mahbub last Year have won Maendeleo ya Wanawake primary early on Wednesday, capturing a huge margin of votes after a bitter nominating contest. she defeated the incumbent Fatuma Haji Ibrahim Daughter of the famous (Sajin Ibrahim or Dura Gora as popularly known in Mandera town )
Ubah received majority of nominations from Mandera North, Mandera west and Banisa while Fatuma Haji Ibrahim won mandera East and Elwak south. to make our follower understand the politics of Maendeleo ya wanawake primaries, for County MYWO Chairlady to win the seat, she must garner atleast 50% plus of delegate votes from the 27 County wards.
In the heated race Ubah Gedi emerged victorious over her rival, Fatuma Ibrahim (Nunaay), there is a report that Business men establishment heavily funded Ubah’s election win but Mandera County Forum cannot confirm or independently verify it. Zam Zam Abdullahi Yusuf chief campaigner of Fatuma Ibrahim Confirmed after election announcement that they have strategies in place to launch court injunction.
Ubah’s supporters celebrated at a victory party in Mandera Town earlier today, roaring with applause and cheers as results were announced.
AbdulQani is MCF Contributor.
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