Madobe signs unity pact with Jubbaland rivals

Jubbaland President Ahmed Islan Madobe and erstwhile opponents signed a unity deal in Nairobi on April 23, 2020. PHOTO | COURTSEY

Brokered by the Kenyan government and facilitated by Puntland state President Said Abdullahi Deni, Madobe on Thursday announced having reached a “historic” agreement with rivals who had last year formed a parallel administration.

In a declaration issued in Nairobi, Mr Madobe and his protagonists, the Jubbaland Council for Change, said they recognise Madobe’s election last August, in the “interest” of the people.