The tragic death of Ismail Abdikadir has exposed the rot in Isiolo’s political leadership and placed Governor Abdi Guyo at the center of public anger. Ismail, widely known as PFA, was a fearless TikToker and blogger who dared to speak up against what he saw as corruption and bad leadership in Isiolo.
He openly supported Speaker Mohamed Roba and was never afraid to criticize Guyo’s administration. But speaking the truth in Isiolo seems to come at a deadly price.
Just days after being attacked by unknown men alleged to be hired goons, Ismail died from his injuries. His skull had been fractured, and he had been in critical condition in the ICU.
Social media has been flooded with outrage, grief, and raw anger, with many people directly pointing fingers at Governor Abdi Guyo.
One viral post by @Honeyfarsafi claimed that Ismail was attacked by goons sent by Guyo, and the images attached were disturbing Ismail in a hospital bed, connected to machines, with visible head injuries.
The timing of the attack cannot be ignored. It happened just weeks after Guyo barely survived an impeachment attempt where MCAs accused him of abuse of office and misconduct. Ismail was not just any random online user.
He was vocal, influential, and aligned with Roba, Guyo’s rival. That political context makes the claims more serious. Social media user @GoddieKe shared that Ismail had posted about receiving threats before the attack. He knew his life was in danger.
His final videos show a man ready to face death for truth.Isiolo has now become a dangerous place for anyone who dares to challenge the powerful.
The death of another activist, Happi Abkula, just a month earlier, adds to the pattern of silence by force. The fact that there has been no official investigation yet shows how normal political violence has become.
Abdi Guyo’s track record is not clean. He was recently accused of hiring over 30 illegal advisors and made degrading remarks about Senator Fatuma Dullo, which drew strong backlash from human rights bodies.
The same man now finds himself linked to a young man’s death. This is not just about Ismail. It’s about a system that allows leaders to abuse power, intimidate critics, and walk free. People are tired.
The posts mourning Ismail are filled with cries for justice, for safety, and for change. One message reads, “If I die today, remember I stood for justice.”
That message now haunts Isiolo and the country. The government must act. Investigations must begin, not tomorrow, but today. No more deaths should come from speaking the truth.
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