By Bonface Mulyungi

Wiper Patriotic Front (WPF) leader Kalonzo Musyoka has announced that Nyali MP Mohamed Ali will receive a direct ticket from the United Opposition to contest the Mombasa gubernatorial seat in the 2027 polls.

Speaking during a rally in Mombasa on Saturday, Kalonzo said the decision had been reached in consultation with other opposition leaders, positioning Mohamed Ali alias Jicho Pevu, as their preferred candidate for the coastal county’s top job.

“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,” Kalonzo stated.

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

The Wiper leader said Mohamed Ali’s track record in exposing corruption makes him a suitable candidate to lead Mombasa, adding that the coalition was united in backing his bid.

The Nyali MP is widely known for his investigative journalism work before joining politics, where he built a reputation for highlighting corruption and governance issues.

The announcement signals early political alignments ahead of the next general election, with opposition figures rallying behind candidates in key counties.