The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) led by its Deputy Party Leader and Mombasa Governor Hassan Joho has pitched camp in Msambweni, drumming support for their candidate Omar Boga.- By Ramadhan Kambi
Governor Joho while addressing rallies said that ODM opponents are trying to use tribal narratives to divide voters.
“Don’t play games with people’s lives. There are facing serious problems like unemployment, land wrangles and these can only be solved by electing a sober leader who has the interest of his people at heart,” he said.
“Mr adding that Mr Boga is the right candidate to bring people together and steer development agendas.
Mr Joho urged residents to vote for Mr Boga because he is already in the government and it will easy for him to work other leaders for the sake of the residents.
“Don’t vote for a candidate who has no party and in case of a problem where will he get the support from? For Boga will seek help from President Uhuru Kenyatta and Mr Odinga as well as other government officials to solve problems facing his people,” he said.
Mr Boga said as an experienced leader he will focus on promoting tourism and fishing to improve people’s lives.
“Our constituency is endowed with enormous resources and its only requires a visionary leader who will empower the people and reap the benefits to drive locals away from languishing in poverty,” he said, adding that he poses the qualities of a good leader.
Kwale ODM chairman Hassan Mwanyoha said the vote hunting has intensified with the party grassroots leaders leading door to door campaigns.
“As ODM party we have kicked off our campaigns in earnest but due to the Covid-19 restrictions we have now shifted our focus on door-to-door campaigns,” said Mwanyoha.
The by-election is slated for December 15.
The seat fell vacant after the demise of the late Suleiman Dori and has attracted several contestants with Dori’s nephew Mr Feisal Bader running as an independent candidate.
Mr Bader enjoys support from Deputy President William Ruto who has been sending his close allies to drum up their support.
The Ruto team campaigning in Msambweni is led by brigades led by former Senators Hassan Omar, Johnson Muthama and Boni Khalwale.
Independents candidates in the race include Mansury Kumaka and Charles Bilali while other aspirants include Shee Abdulrahman (Wiper), Marere Wamwachai (NVP), Hassan Mwakulonda (PED) and Khamis Mwakaonje (UGM).
