Dabrow Posted May 27, 2013 Garissa traders warn against backing Madobe A group of businessmen in Nairobi yesterday said the government will not win the fight against insecurity in Garissa and Wajir. The businessmen said unless the state is non-partisan on the ongoing war in Somali, the two counties will remain insecure. They claim that the Kenyan government is favouring Jubaland’s “President” Ahmed Mohammed Islan, also known as Sheikh Madobe or General Madobe. The businessman, led by Sheikh Ahmed Abdullahi said as long as the government continues “handling Madobe with gloves”, peace will never prevail in Garrissa and Wajir. “The Kenyan government must be non-partisan when dealing with the alleged Presidents of Jubaland, whether it is Madobe or Barre Aden Shire who also claims to be elected,” Sheikh Ahmed said. “The government should work hand in hand with the federal government led by Hassan Sheikh Mohamud.” The Sheikh said supporting anyone other than Mohamud will expose Kenyans to many and unnecessary incidents of insecurity. “The government of Kenya under President Uhuru should stop dealing with the alleged “mini- presidents” who want nothing good for the people,” the Sheikh said. He said Madobe and Shire only want to control the lucrative Port of Kismayu where they want to further their business interests. Sheikh Ahmed said Kenya is in a very difficult position because it has to defend itself on many of its borders therefore security is spread thinly. “It is a difficult task dealing with militant elements who have taken the population hostage,” he said. The Sheikh said it is not a secret that Garissa is home to a lucrative contraband business where smuggled goods find their way through Somalia and the porous borders. He said some of the violence witnessed in Garissa may be a result of turf wars among local kingpins. http://www.the-star.co.ke/news/article-121631/garissa-traders-warn-against-backing-madobe Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
