Wajir Governor Ahmed Abdullahi has urged Kenyans to avoid following the destructive paths taken by countries like Somalia and Sudan, warning that such actions could lead to the country’s downfall.
While affirming the right of every individual to peacefully assemble, demonstrate, and petition public authorities, Abdullahi expressed concern that peaceful demonstrations organized by Gen Z are descending into chaos and anarchy.
Addressing the crisis, Abdullahi stressed the importance of peaceful conflict resolution and constructive dialogue, cautioning against unconstitutional methods aimed at removing the President from office.
Speaking during the commissioning of the Meygag village Rural Electrification Project in Wajir South, Wajir County, Abdullahi, who also serves as the Vice-Chairperson of the Council of Governors (CoG), called for national unity and dialogue to address the challenges facing Kenya’s youth.
“There is a new hashtag going around after the Finance Bill was withdrawn and the President himself refused to assent to it, sending it back to Parliament. Now, some people are saying the President must go. Those who say that do not know what they are praying for. The President cannot be removed through unconstitutional means,” said Abdullahi.
“That would be tantamount to burning this country, and I’m not sure that’s what Gen Z wants,” he added.
The governor advised the country’s leadership to hear the legitimate concerns of Gen Z and all Kenyans, noting that the President has committed to leading that dialogue, which will involve all stakeholders.
“We must all pull back from the brink. We must minimise tribal rhetoric and the agitation for anarchy because anarchy will destroy this country,” he urged. He warned that if tribal rhetoric and agitation for anarchy are not minimised, destroying the country would be easy, but rebuilding it might take more than four decades.
