Osman privately knew supporters had been deceived by sixteen deputies

Evidence

The results of the first balloting were announced: 60 for me, 60 for Sheikh Ali, 1 vote annulled. It is clear that those who were fighting for me have been made fun of by at least 16 deputies, who deceived them. — Abdi Ismail Samatar, Africa’s First Democrats, 598

Categorization

• XREF: The diary entry reveals Osman’s perception that Sheikh Ali’s camp had secured votes under false pretenses — aligns with the vote-buying account at location 593.