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Letter to our elected Mandera County officials
On behalf of the Gharri people in Diaspora, I
ask you to reject the two Siggirso nominees for Mandera County executive
positions.
Appointing the Siggirsos has embarrassed us,
demoralized our base, strengthened our opposition, and undermined the
wishes of our people. Appointing the Siggirsos shows weakness in our
leaders.
As shown by the events of the past few weeks,
giving the Siggirsos 2 executive positions did nothing to soften their
hatreds against our people. On the contrary, all it has done is
encouraging them to keep attacking our citizens in Rhamo and Banissa
districts. Therefore I call upon you, esteemed Gharri Councilors, to
reject those two Siggirsos. They do not deserve such a noble position in
our county.
As you all know, there are thousands of Gharri
citizens living in Wajir and Garissa Counties, but none were given any
positions. The Kenyan constitution that protects against discrimination
should apply to both counties residents right? If they are not giving
Gharri people any executive positions in their counties, why should we
give them any in our county? Especially since our good will is
essentially being taken advantage of and spat upon.
Reject those 2 Siggirsos.
Thank You.
May
24,
2013 by Gur Gharri
GSG
News contributor
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