In a dramatic turn of events, a highly anticipated closed-door meeting in Nairobi’s South C on August 6, 2025, intended to mend fences among Isiolo’s opposition leadership, imploded in a spectacular display of disunity, betrayal, and political scheming.
What began as an attempt to unify key opposition figures against Isiolo Governor Abdi Ibrahim Guyo’s administration unraveled into a bitter showdown, revealing a fractured anti-Guyo coalition and a sinister plot to destabilize the county’s progress.
The fallout from this meeting not only exposes the opposition’s crumbling alliances but also underscores Governor Guyo’s resilience in the face of relentless political sabotage.
A Meeting Doomed from the Start
The South C gathering, shrouded in secrecy and convened behind closed doors since midday, brought together a volatile mix of Isiolo’s opposition heavyweights: former MP Abdul Bahari Ali, ex-Speaker Mohamed Roba Qoto (MRQ), former Woman Representative Rehema Jaldesa, Sports Fund CEO Nuh Mohamed, and a group of influential elders.
The agenda was clear—or so it seemed: to strategize a unified front against Governor Guyo, whose transformative leadership has been a thorn in the side of his detractors. However, the meeting derailed before it could even gain traction, spiraling into chaos as deep-seated grudges and conflicting agendas took center stage.
According to sources present, the tension erupted when MRQ unleashed a scathing tirade, accusing his former allies—Bahari, Jaldesa, and Nuh—of abandoning the cause they once championed: a failed impeachment motion against Governor Guyo.
“I’ve been left to carry the weight of this war alone,” MRQ reportedly fumed, his voice dripping with frustration. “Where were you when I was fighting for the Speakership, battling over the budget, and standing up to Guyo’s forces?”
His outburst laid bare a growing rift within the opposition, with MRQ feeling betrayed by comrades he accused of prioritizing personal gain over their shared political vendetta.
A Fractured Opposition and Shifting Loyalties
The meeting’s collapse revealed more than just personal grievances—it exposed a fractured opposition teetering on the edge of collapse.
MRQ, once a key figure in the anti-Guyo camp, has aligned himself firmly with Senator Fatuma Dullo and a group of rebel Members of the County Assembly (MCAs).
This new alliance marks a significant realignment in Isiolo’s political landscape, as MRQ shifts from a rumored deal to secure a deputy governor post in the event of a successful impeachment to an all-out campaign to reclaim the Speakership from Abdullahi Banticha.
Senator Dullo, who has openly declared her gubernatorial ambitions, has transformed her Senate platform into a political war machine, rallying support to undermine Governor Guyo’s administration.
Her strategy, in concert with MRQ and the rebel MCAs, includes a brazen attempt to block Isiolo’s development budget—a move that threatens to cripple essential services and stall transformative projects.
From health facilities grappling with medical supply shortages to ambulances grounded for lack of fuel and borehole projects stalled in drought-stricken villages, the budget standoff orchestrated by Dullo’s camp is choking the lifelines of Isiolo’s most vulnerable residents.
A Dangerous Game of Sabotage
Insider accounts paint a chilling picture of the opposition’s new playbook: to render Isiolo ungovernable.
A rebel MCA, overheard at a local Miraa joint the day before the South C meeting, hinted at a broader sabotage campaign allegedly financed by top officials of the United Democratic Movement (UDM).
This campaign aims to paralyze Governor Guyo’s administration by disrupting governance, blocking funds, and sowing discord among county leadership.
The opposition’s tactics go beyond political rivalry—they weaponize public suffering in a ruthless bid for dominance, holding Isiolo’s progress hostage.
The South C talks reached a breaking point when Rehema Jaldesa proposed reconciliation between MRQ and Governor Guyo, a suggestion that was met with immediate hostility. MRQ’s allies booed her remarks, and social media erupted with accusations of betrayal, branding her a sellout.
Insiders revealed that her call for unity was perceived as a direct threat to the opposition’s new strategy of destabilization, further deepening the divide within the anti-Guyo camp.
As elders walked out in disgust and bitter exchanges echoed through the corridors, the meeting ended in total disarray, a stark testament to the opposition’s inability to coalesce around a coherent strategy.
Governor Guyo: A Beacon of Stability Amid Chaos
While the opposition flounders in its own dysfunction, Governor Abdi Ibrahim Guyo remains a steadfast leader, steering Isiolo toward progress despite relentless attacks.
His administration has prioritized transformative projects—healthcare improvements, water access for drought-hit communities, and infrastructure development—that are now at risk due to the opposition’s budget-blocking tactics.
Yet, Guyo’s resilience shines through, as he continues to rally support among Isiolo’s residents, who see his leadership as a bulwark against the chaos sown by his detractors.
State intelligence agencies are closely monitoring the evolving political playbook, which threatens to dismantle Isiolo’s hard-won stability.
Sources indicate that Governor Guyo’s administration is fully aware of the opposition’s schemes and is taking proactive measures to safeguard the county’s peace and progress.
By maintaining a focus on delivering tangible results for Isiolo’s people, Guyo has positioned himself as a leader who prioritizes service over political gamesmanship, earning him widespread admiration among constituents weary of the opposition’s divisive tactics.
A Political Chessboard with High Stakes
The South C debacle is more than a failed meeting—it is a window into a ruthless political chessboard where sabotage has become the opposition’s strategy, and the people of Isiolo are caught in the crossfire.
By targeting the county’s development budget, Dullo, MRQ, and their allies are not just opposing Governor Guyo—they are undermining the hopes of thousands who rely on essential services for survival.
The opposition’s vindictive campaign risks plunging Isiolo into chaos, threatening the fragile peace and progress that Governor Guyo has worked tirelessly to achieve.
As Isiolo stands at a crossroads, the contrast between Governor Guyo’s visionary leadership and the opposition’s destructive agenda could not be clearer.
While his detractors bicker and scheme, Guyo remains focused on delivering a brighter future for Isiolo—a future built on unity, development, and resilience.
The people of Isiolo, battered by drought, economic challenges, and now political sabotage, deserve a leader who puts their needs first. In Governor Abdi Guyo, they have exactly that.
Credits: Featured Image and additional reporting from Shukri Godana(Abu Ameer)|
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