How the G8 movement brought about paradigm shift in Tana river politics
However Dukicha was viewed by many critics as an undecided person and that became more evident last year when he branched of to form the “G8 movement” together with the Garsen Mp Ibrahim Sane, and the Deputy governor Jure siyat who had long been a vocal critic of governor Dado both who were also eyeing the gubernatorial seat.
The rift between the leaders and Dado became evident in the Jamhuri day celebrations last year held at the Hola stadium after chaos erupted in the stadium amid reports that Dukicha had poured water on Dado and the Tana River county commissioner Isaiah Nakoru during the celebrations after being infuriated that his supporters were blocked from accessing the venue of the celebrations by security personnel .
Dukicha is reported to have sworn to oppose the governor till the end.
“Governor Hussein Dado is my brother, governor Hussein Dado for Tana River give him his respect, our political difference does not mean we are enemies. So governor and I are competing politically but my stand is he is my brother today, tomorrow, a day after tomorrow but politically I will oppose him as from today until the end of the world,” Mr. Dukicha had been quoted saying.
Community endorsement creates uncertainty in the G8 movement
The G8 movement was reported to have been fronting Jillo for the gubernatorial seat but critics had argued that Jillo had little chances of clinching the seat as his tribe the Orma tribe which is also governor Dado’s tribe had rejected his gubernatorial bid.
