HornCurrent News Desk | Jigjiga, Ethiopia
Dr. Bashir, the President of Jigjiga University and cousin of Somali Regional State (SRS) President Mustafe Omar, has officially resigned following the exposure of a massive corruption scandal that plagued the university during his six-year tenure.
According to [HornCurrent.com’s earlier investigative reports], Dr. Bashir’s administration was marked by widespread financial mismanagement, unfulfilled projects, and the transformation of Jigjiga University into what many describe as a “systematically corrupt institution.”
Public Reaction: Accountability or Escape?
In Somali Region, the resignation has sparked heated public debate. Citizens are questioning whether Dr. Bashir will face justice or quietly walk away from the scandal without accountability. Many argue that his resignation is not enough, and a formal investigation must follow.
Family Ties and Corruption Links
Critics highlight the deeper connections between Jigjiga University’s corruption and the ruling family in the Somali Region. Dr. Bashir, a close cousin of President Mustafe Omar, has long been accused of using his family ties to shield himself from scrutiny.
Moreover, public anger is now directed at Mohamed Omar (commonly known as Cagjar), the elder brother of President Mustafe. Sources allege that Mohamed Omar was at the forefront of a broader corruption campaign in the region, siphoning public wealth and exploiting institutional resources.
“If true accountability is to take place, Mohamed Omar must also be investigated and arrested,” one community activist told HornCurrent.
What Comes Next?
Dr. Bashir’s resignation may mark only the beginning of what could be a wider reckoning in Somali Region. The public is watching closely to see whether Ethiopian federal authorities and anti-corruption bodies will intervene—or if political protection will once again shield powerful figures from facing justice.
For now, one question lingers across Jigjiga and beyond: Will Dr. Bashir and his family network escape accountability, or will this case finally expose the depth of corruption in Somali Region leadership?
