Engineer Mohamed Moulid Shuriye’s 2027 bid for the Garissa governorship has gained fresh momentum after the youth and the influential Adan Ali family publicly reaffirmed their support, dismissing claims of internal division.
During a consultative meeting held in Garissa, family elders and youth leaders declared that Engineer Shuriye remains their sole preferred candidate, warning against attempts by some individuals to associate the family with rival aspirants.
“The Adan Ali family has made its position very clear. We are united behind Engineer Mohamed Moulid Shuriye, and he will be on the ballot in 2027,” said a senior elder. “Anyone purporting to endorse other candidates in our name does not speak for us.”
The family, which commands the largest voting bloc within the wider Auwthaq clan, said unity was non-negotiable if Garissa County was to benefit from effective political bargaining and development-driven leadership.
Youth leaders attending the forum strongly echoed the elders’ position, saying recent attempts to project divisions within the family had been firmly rejected.
“There has been backlash against individuals trying to advance personal interests at the expense of collective unity,” said a youth representative.
“As young people, we are determined to protect the family’s decision and support a candidate with a clear development agenda.”
Supporters described Engineer Shuriye as a technocrat with a practical understanding of Garissa’s development challenges, citing infrastructure, water access, healthcare, and youth unemployment as areas requiring urgent attention.
“Engineer Shuriye understands development beyond politics. His background gives him the capacity to plan, implement and deliver,” said another family member. “Garissa needs leadership that is focused on results, not rhetoric.”
The family also appealed to Garissa residents across clan and political lines to rally behind Engineer Shuriye, arguing that inclusive leadership would be critical to transforming the county.
“This is not just about one family or one clan,” an elder said. “It is about the future of Garissa County. We are calling on residents to support a leader who has a vision for all.”
With the 2027 General Election still some distance away, the public show of unity by the Adan Ali family and the youth is expected to influence early alignments in Garissa’s increasingly competitive political landscape.
