Korane boost as rival steps down, backs his Garissa governor bid

Mohamed Shurie decision means Korane can now consolidate the support of his Abduwak clan

Former gubernatorial aspirant Mohamed Moulid Shurie shakes hands with Ali Korane after the former stepped down for the latter /STEPHEN ASTARIKO

Former Garissa Governor Ali Korane has received a boost in his bid to recapture the seat in the 2027 elections after aspirant Mohamed Moulid Shurie withdrew from the race and offered to support him.

The move gives Korane an opportunity to consolidate votes from his larger Abduwak clan.

Both Shurie and Korane come from the Abduwak clan, which comprises seven sub-clans — Rer Yahya, Rer Gulled, Rer Kassim, Rer Musa, Rer Harun, Rer Mahat and Adhan Geri.

Korane comes from Rer Yahya, while Shurie is from Rer Gulled. Another Abduwak aspirant, Abdiqani Dubat, comes from Rer Kassim and remains in the race.

Source: The Star