This, they say, will create room for arbitration to avert the risk of destabilising the prevailing peaceful coexistence among the various ethnic communities residing in the County.

In a joint statement read by Luqman Ahmed, they emphasised that while impeachment is legal, it is “tedious” and risks derailing development and disrupting service delivery.

They pointed out that ouster should be the last resort after all other avenues of resolving outstanding differences are exhausted, warning that resources and time that could be spent on community welfare could likely be misused instead of using the same for development

Through the Somali Council of Elders Chairperson Abdulkadir Shariff Abdullahi, they clarified they were not backing any political faction. Rather, they pledged to lead mediation efforts to foster reconciliation.

Recalling similar proceedings in neighbouring counties such as Meru, they stressed that Isiolo’s unique inter-ethnic dynamics require careful handling.

They stressed that mediation and dialogue were the best options to avoid unnecessary conflict and tension.

The High Court in Isiolo last Monday issued an order stopping the impeachment of Guyo pending hearing and determination of the case.