MCAs condemn abduction of their colleague from Wajir on Nairobi streets
Mohamed Maalim Ismail, a cousin of Della ward MCA Yusuf Hussein, flanked by lawyer Danstan Omari (right), family members and Wajir County MCAs at Milimani Law Court on September 17, 2024.
What you need to know:
- Members of Wajir County Assembly asked the security agencies to find their colleague Mr Yussuf.
- The police are yet to comment on the MCA's disappearance even after the family recorded a statement.
County Assemblies Forum (CAF), an umbrella body of ward representatives, has demanded immediate investigation into the disappearance of their colleague from Wajir County.
The MCAs condemned the abduction of Della ward MCA Yussuf Hussein Ahmed which happened on Friday, September 13 along Enterprise Road, Nairobi County.
CAF Chairperson Philemon Sabulei said that the abduction of Mr Yussuf has raised many questions and marks a disturbing escalation in the insecurity faced by elected representatives across the counties.
“CAF calls upon the National Police Service and all relevant authorities to conduct an urgent investigation into the whereabouts of Yussuf Hussein,” Mr Sabulei said.
Safely of missing MCA's family
Mr Sabulein said that if the MCA was facing any lawful concerns regarding his conduct, due process should be followed as stipulated in Article 49 of the Constitution, which guarantees the rights of arrested persons.
“Extrajudicial actions such as abduction have no place in our constitutional democracy. The County Assemblies Forum remains committed to safeguarding the interests and security of all county leaders,” said Mr Sabulei.
“We urge swift action to bring Yussuf Hussein back safely to his family and community,” he said.
Earlier on, Members of Wajir County Assembly asked the security agencies to find their colleague Mr Yussuf.
The missing MCA, who is also the Minority Whip in the County Assembly, was riding in a taxi when he was allegedly abducted.
MCA's disappearance
Wajir County Assembly Speaker said that the incident has left them in fear and that his family and ward residents have the right to know where their MCA is.
“We are not privy to any ongoing investigations or statements recorded by the missing member or any criminal offence committed by him,” County Speaker said.
Their remarks were echoed by Eldas MP Adan Keynan and his Isiolo South counterpart Mohamed Tubi who expressed their concerns over the security of leaders in the country.
This is the latest case of abduction in the country following similar cases that were widely reported during the anti-government protests.
The police are yet to comment on the MCA's disappearance even after the family recorded a statement.
