This archive report was first published on 4 July 2021.
Wajir MCA Ibrahim Abass died suddenly on July 4, 2021, at Wajir airport while waiting for a medical emergency flight to Nairobi.
Confirming the reports, Wajir Governor Ahmed Ali described Abass as a passionate leader who was committed to his work and advocated for services for the Wajir people.
"I convey my deepest condolences to the family, friends and the people of Eldas Ward and by extension the people of Wajir County over this sudden and painful loss," Governor Ali stated.
Abass was elected on a Party for Development and Reform (PDR) ticket during the 2017 General elections.
His death comes at a time when the Wajir county government has been under scrutiny due to controversies surrounding the Gubernatorial position for the county.
Eldas MP Adan Keynan also paid tribute to Abass, describing him as a brilliant and transformative community servant who served the great people of the Eldas ward with honour and dexterity.
