Ahmed Yussuf: Wajir MCA Abducted for Nearly 6 Months Blames Governor, Explains Motive
Yussuf vanished without a trace.
His disappearance sparked nationwide outrage. Residents of Wajir demanded answers. Civil rights groups called for investigations. The silence was deafening — until now.
Yussuf Speaks Out
Finally freed on March 8, 2025, Yussuf was dropped off in Pangani, Nairobi. Visibly shaken but determined, he spoke to the press.
“I arrived in Nairobi on September 12, 2024, before meeting with the governor on September 15 to deliberate on the county budget. Unfortunately, I was abducted on the following day while leaving South C,” he revealed.
He didn’t stop there. Yussuf directly accused Governor Mohamed of being behind the ordeal.
“My detention and everything I went through was politically motivated and closely tied to my differences with Governor Ahmed Abdullahi Mohamed,” he stated.
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He claimed that while he was held incommunicado, the budget — which he had opposed — was passed without his input.
Governor Hits Back
Governor Ahmed Abdullahi dismissed the allegations immediately. He described them as “false, misleading, and speculative.”
“The release of Yussuf Hussein Ahmed was a relief to me, and I thanked Almighty Allah for keeping him safe,” he said.
He went further, warning that Yussuf’s remarks could endanger lives.
“The statements made by the MCA are unfortunate and appear intended to stir public emotions. They pose a threat to my life, security, and well-being,” he added.
The governor called on national security agencies to investigate and act.
“If opposition to the budget was the reason, why were the other eight dissenting MCAs not targeted?” he posed.
Dela Ward MCA Yussuf Ahmed was released after six months of abduction (l). Governor Mohamed Abdullahi in a past function (r). “He Betrayed Me”: Wajir MCA Claims Governor Behind 6-Month Abduction
“I remain committed to peace, justice, and the rule of law,” he stated.
