Likoni MP Mishi Mboko in a past event. Mboko has vowed to campaign fiercely for Joho’s 2022 presidential bid. (Photo:nation.co.ke)
Likoni MP
elect
Mishi Mboko has welcomed Mombasa governor Hassan Joho’s 2022 presidential bid saying it’s timely.
Mboko says that Joho has what it takes to govern the country as the president.
Speaking to journalists in Mombasa on Thursday, the MP said that 2022 will be the time for Coast to produce a president, claiming that the region has been abandoned when it comes to national politics.
She said she will lobby and campaign for Joho when the time comes.
“I welcome by brother’s Hassan Joho bid for 2022 presidency and want to say that it is the right thing especially for us Coast people,” she said as quoted by the People Daily.
Mboko asked Coast residents to remain united and fight for their share on national politics stage.
She also urged residents not be swayed by politicians who have been using the region to ascend to power.
On Monday, Joho declared his interest in the 2022 presidential election.
The ODM governor said that he has the experience to contest the top seat, adding that he will be seeking NASA leader Raila Odinga’s blessings.
He asked Deputy President William Ruto and others who have declared interest in the 2022 presidential race to brace up for titanic battle.
Joho won re-election in the recently concluded general election on ODM ticket.