A number of Members from the Coast region have agreed to sup[port Deputy President William Ruto's State House bid,
Over the weekend, Ruto was in the coastal region to launch a number of development projects where he received the major backing.
The leaders who have pledged to support Ruto comprise mainly opposition members.
Taita Taveta Governor Granton Samboja, MPs Aisha Jumwa (Malindi), Jones Mlolwa(Voi), Ali Mbogo (Kisauni) and Danson Mwashako (Wundanyi) jointly declared thatRuto was best fit to serve the country.
Speaking during a fundraiser at St Barnabas Anglican Church in Voi, Aisha Jumwadeclared that the time for politicking was over.
“We cannot stop an idea whose time has come. In 2022 there is no other candidate for presidency other than the deputy president,” she said.
It is not clear weather other Coast leaders will come on board considering that Mombasa governor Hassan Joho has declared interest in the country's top seat.