Dela MCA Yussuf Hussein Accuses Wajir Governor of Plotting His Kidnapping

In a dramatic turn of events, Dela Ward MCA Yussuf Hussein has accused Wajir Governor Ahmed Abdullahi of orchestrating his abduction.

Hussein disappeared in September 2023 and resurfaced six months later.

During a press conference in Nairobi, he broke his silence, claiming the abduction was politically motivated. He said the conflict began after he and a group of MCAs rejected a controversial county budget.

His public accusation has sent shockwaves through Wajir County, raising new concerns about political intimidation and abuse of power.

Dela Ward MCA Yussuf Hussein Breaks Silence on His Abduction

Yussuf Hussein, a vocal Member of County Assembly from Dela Ward, reappeared last month after being missing for half a year.

Speaking publicly for the first time since his return, he accused Wajir Governor Ahmed Abdullahi of plotting his abduction due to a political fallout over the county’s budget.

“The speculation was intense, but I’m ready to speak the truth,” Hussein said at a press conference. “My troubles began when I, along with a few other MCAs, rejected a county budget that we believed wasn’t beneficial to the people of Wajir.”

Hussein, who served as the minority leader, said the governor used the county’s security system to intimidate him before he disappeared.

Alleged Political Intimidation Before Abduction

Hussein recalled that just days before his disappearance, Wajir County Commissioner personally called him. The commissioner reportedly urged him to stop influencing other MCAs against passing the budget.

“I reminded him that my duty as an elected leader is to exercise oversight. I told him not to interfere with political matters and stick to his administrative role,” Hussein said.

Three days after that call, Hussein said he received another phone call—this time summoning him to appear before the county security committee over alleged insecurity in Dela Ward. He refused, demanding an official written summons instead of a verbal request.

He later received an official letter and honored the summons. During the meeting, he denied all allegations of insecurity and claimed they were fabricated.

Hussein also revealed that after some MCAs passed the disputed budget without consensus, he and his allies took the matter to court in Nairobi.

Governor’s Meeting and the Alleged Setup

Three days before his abduction, Hussein claimed an MCA who opposed the budget invited him to a meeting in Nairobi.

This meeting, allegedly organized by Governor Abdullahi, was meant for all MCAs who had opposed the budget.

“I traveled to Nairobi expecting a genuine meeting,” Hussein said. “But it turned out to be a setup. The meeting never happened. It was a trap so they could get me away from home and abduct me.”

Hussein said masked, armed men kidnapped him two days later.

Six Months in Captivity

During his six-month disappearance, Hussein says he was held in an undisclosed location. He didn’t identify his captors but insisted they repeatedly asked about his relationship with Governor Abdullahi.

“I want the world to know—if anything happens to me again, hold the governor responsible,” Hussein warned.

He described his detention as illegal and politically driven. He believes the governor wanted to silence him over his opposition to the county budget.

What Governor Abdullahi’s Said About MCA Yussuf Abduction

Governor Ahmed Abdullahi, in his response, thanked the Almighty Allah for keeping MCA Yussuf Hussein alive during his six-month ordeal and for reuniting him with his family and the people of Dela Ward.

He said he was equally shocked by the abduction and urged security agencies to strengthen their efforts in protecting all Kenyans.

Denying any involvement in the incident, the governor called on investigative agencies to thoroughly probe the case and ensure those responsible for the abduction are identified and brought to justice.

Governor Ahmed Abdullahi had earlier appeared to advocate for Hussein’s release, joining other leaders in condemning the abduction.

Hussein’s statements have triggered heated discussions among political observers and residents of Wajir. Many are now demanding a formal investigation into the claims.

Conclusion

The resurfacing of MCA Yussuf Hussein and his explosive claims against Governor Ahmed Abdullahi have added a new twist to Wajir County politics.

As pressure mounts for accountability, all eyes are now on the governor’s next move and whether security authorities will open a formal investigation into the alleged political abduction.