It is probable he was himself one of the elders (or aldermen) of the city; for he was a mighty man of wealth.
Waxaana dalkaan Iswiidhan magalooyinkiisa ka dhacay banaanbaxyo looga soo horjeedo falkan foosha xun ee lugula kacayo muhaajirinta Afrikaanta ah ee naftooda la soo baxsaday si ay u helaan nolol ka duwan midkii ay kaga yimaadeen dalalkoodii.