[Mombasa Senator Hassan Omar. He is eyeing the Mombasa gubernatorial seat. Courtesy: The Star]
Mombasa Senator Hassan Omar has poked holes on governor Ali Hassan Joho's candidature, arguing that the outspoken county chief could face an uphill battle as he seeks to recapture his seat during the forthcoming polls.
In an interview with the Daily Nation, the Wiper Party Secretary General argued that Joho has lost political support and good will from the electorate, and he could be homebound in August.
“It is so evident that the governor no longer enjoys any form of support. The clearest indicator is that all the members of county assembly loyal to him were all routed out in the party primaries. Now, how can the voters kick his MCAs out and [be expected] to vote for him? It’s not practical,” he stated.
“The governor has no development track record of any kind and he should have learnt that the people will vote him out early in the morning on August 8," he added.
Omar and Joho have been engaging in a tough political tussle since the lawmaker declared interest in the gubernatorial post.
Omar will be running on a Wiper Party ticket, whereas Joho will be seeking re-election on an ODM Party ticket.
Others who are eyeing the position include Nyali MP Hezron Awiti of VDM and Jubilee's Suleiman Shabhal.