Garissa governor Ali Korane. [Photo/The Star]

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Former Garissa Governor Nathif Jama has been congratulated by his successor Ali Korane after he withdrew a petition challenging his victory.

Korane's sentiments come in a week after Jama dropped the petition after extensive consultations with the elders from both clans.

He welcomed the move, saying it will help unite communities that had been divided along political lines because of the protracted election campaigns.

However, Jama is yet to come out and acknowledge the withdrawal of the case, despite the elders saying they have his blessings.

“I want to make it clear there was no inducement from me or any quarters, nor was there any pressure for Nathif to drop the case,” Korane said.

Korane said next week, he would hold a major conference that will bring together all communities in Garissa. The agenda is promoting peace and co-existence.