Mombasa Governor Hassan Joho has risen in the ranks to be come one of the most vocal and influential leaders in the ODM party.
Having been a member of the party since 2007 when he was elected as Kisauni MP, Joho has remained loyal to ODM.
Joho can now comfortably take over as the ODM Party leader once Raila Odinga takes a break from politics.
The governor was able to organise one of the biggest political rallies in the country, proving that he can lead the party if given the chance.
He recently hosted ODM's 10th anniversary celebrations in Mombasa, which was a success.
He followed this up with a rally in Nairobi with the help of his Nairobi counterpart Dr Evans Kidero, which was also a success.
The success of the political events coupled with his loyalty to the party, clearly show he is the best candidate to fly ODM's flag in the 2022 presidential election.
He is courageous and does not fear pointing out the wrongs within the Jubilee government, including corruption, poor service delivery and poor infrastructure, among other issues.
The ODM deputy party leader is an eloquent leader who understands the trends of the Kenyan political scene, something that makes him stand out among other ODM leaders.
As 2017 fast approaches, Raila Odinga should use Joho's influence in his campaigns across the country.
As it has been evident, Joho can pull crowds from all areas of the country and easily convince them to support the orange party.