By Andrew Kariuki

Wiper Patriotic Front leader Kalonzo Musyoka has announced that Nyali MP Mohamed Ali will receive a direct ticket from the opposition to contest the Mombasa gubernatorial seat in the 2027 general election.

Speaking during a rally in Mombasa, Kalonzo said the decision had been reached in consultation with other opposition leaders, positioning Mohamed Ali, popularly known as Jicho Pevu, as their preferred candidate.

“Wangapi wako tayari kumfanya gavana wa jiji la Mombasa na mimi kwa niaba ya wenzangu, Riggy G, Eugene Wamalwa, JB Muturi na wale wengine. Nina furaha kusema zote tumeungana tumfanye watu wa Nyali na Mombasa, huyu mwungwana, kazi yake ni mulika wezi,” he said.

Kalonzo formally declared the coalition’s backing, stating:

“Mimi, kwa niaba ya wenzangu natangaza kwamba Mohamed Ali alias Jicho Pevu, tutampa tikiti ya Wiper Patriotic Front, achukue kiti.”

He noted that Mohamed Ali’s track record in exposing corruption made him a strong candidate to lead the coastal county, emphasizing that the opposition was united behind his bid.

The Nyali MP is widely known for his background in investigative journalism, where he built a reputation for exposing corruption and governance issues before transitioning into politics.

The announcement signals early political alignments ahead of the 2027 elections, with opposition leaders beginning to rally behind candidates in key regions.