Hashim Musa Yusuf a former secondary school teacher has been sworn in as the third Deputy Governor of Wajir .
The ceremony took place on Thursday at the county's ICT hall under heavy police presence.
In his acceptance speech Mr Yusuf promised to work hand in hand with Governor Muktar to ensure services are delivered to wananchi.
"I hereby affirm that I will work closely with the governor and work tirelessly around the clock to make sure our people’s expectations are not only met but exceeded,”
He also called on the County Assembly to unite with the county executive to not only foster peace but also developments.
“We need cooperation with all stakeholders including the county assembly, the national government through the county commissioner for a conducive environment for peace and development,” he said
The Ahmed Liban Mixed Secondary School teacher replaces Ahmed Ali Muktar who took over the leadership of the county following the impeachment of Governor Mohamed Abdi Mohamud by the Senate in May.
His swearing in comes at a time power struggle has rocked the county after Mr. Mohamud secured a court order reinstating him to the office until a case he filed challenging his impeachment is heard and determined.
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