In a candid message to his supporters, he revealed that many of the people who voted for him were not living within Banisa at the time.
Instead, they had moved deep into the interior of Ethiopia and to neighbouring counties, forcing his campaign team to make extra efforts to bring them back home.
Hassan explained that displacement had become a serious issue in Banisa long before the election.
Families had crossed into Ethiopia or moved further away in search of safety, pasture, or better living conditions.
When the election period arrived, many of these residents still considered Banisa their home but were too far to participate without help.
According to the MP, this made the campaign moment both emotional and challenging.
He said that his team organised transport, reached out to community elders, and sent word across the border to ensure that people who wished to vote could return.
Unlike usual campaigns where candidates move from village to village, Hassan’s team had to cross long distances, at times navigating difficult terrain, to convince their supporters to come back and exercise their democratic right.
The MP described this process as a reminder of how deeply the community values representation.
Many travelled back because they felt their voices needed to be heard.
For Hassan, their effort was a sign of trust—trust that he now says he must honour through dedicated service.
He noted that the situation also highlighted the need for lasting solutions to insecurity and displacement, issues that have pushed residents away from their homes for years.
Hassan promised that addressing these problems will be among his top priorities in Parliament.
He emphasised that no community should live in constant movement or fear, especially during important national events like elections.