Former Mandera East MP Omar Maalim’s Generosity Shines as Constituents Apologize for Voting Him Out

The residents of Mandera East constituency have expressed their heartfelt appreciation for the actions of their former Member of Parliament, Omar Maalim, despite having voted him out in the last general election.

“We thank and praise Omar Maalim (Omar Sala) for bringing us essential food items such as rice, oil, sugar, and maize,” said Osman, an elder from Oday Town in Arabia sub-county. “May Allah bless him for his kindness.”

Maalim, who currently serves as the Mandera County Assembly Speaker, has extended his generosity to all parts of the Mandera East constituency, providing much-needed food aid to the people during these challenging times.

“We thank him, and we apologize for the mistake we made in voting him out,” said Halima Abdow from Arabia Town, wiping away tears of happiness. “Inshallah, come the 2027 general election, we will be there for you if God wills it.”

The residents of Arabia county have also accused the current area MP, Hussien Weytan, of neglecting them despite their overwhelming support for him in the previous election.

the residents noted. “We feel abandoned as he enjoys the weather in Nairobi and does not answer our calls when we are in need.”

The areas where this food aid was distributed are Oday Town, Omar Jilicow, Arabia and Sala.

One voter, Ali Rukow, expressed his disappointment in the current MP, stating, “He cheated us with his white kanzu, making us believe he was a faithful and religious man, but time has taught us otherwise.”

The heartwarming gesture of Omar Maalim has undoubtedly won the admiration and forgiveness of his former constituents, who are now eagerly awaiting the opportunity to support him in the 2027 general election.