[Garissa governor-elect Ali Korane is given his certificate by IEBC after he was declared winner in the governorship race.] (the-star.co.ke)Jubaland President Ahmed Madobe will be among the foreign dignitaries expected to attend the inauguration of Garissa Governor-elect Ali Korane.
A member of the Assumption of Office and Swearing in Committee, Mr Siyat Osman said that President Madobe is among prominent leaders that have been invited for the event that is slated for Monday.
Speaking to the press over the weekend at Garissa Primary School playground, Mr Osman said they have invited regional authorities and leaders from Kenya and Ethiopia saying that the county government will try to inculcate the culture of good neighborliness.
Mr Osman further said that invited guests include top UN officials based in the Dadaab refugee camp, officials from Ethiopia and Somalia’s federal government.
“We have invited all regional authorities because this county government has to work with them in one way or another. We know they have their people here and we know our people go there.”
“The campaigns are over and political temperatures have cooled down. We hope things will change for the better for the people of Garissa county. We lost our market, but we hope that will be the last ugly incident,” he said.
The committee members visited the grounds and were accompanied by the county police commander, Mr Davin Kitina.
“Our preparations are almost complete and we expect about 10,000 people to attend the inauguration,” said Mr Osman.