Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) leader Raila Odinga and Mombasa Governor Hassan Joho on Friday held a brief meeting with Kenya’s ambassador to Tanzania Chirau Ali Mwakwere, as the party seeks to solidify its support at the Coast.
Mwakwere, who was once a strong critic of Raila, has declared interest in the Kwale gubernatorial seat in next year’s general election.
The seat is currently held by Governor Salim Mvurya who recently ditched tODM over fears of being rigged out during the party’s nominations.
The meeting was also attended by former Kinango MP Simeon Mkalla.
According to the Nation, Joho brokered the meeting as the movement looks forward to gaining massive support from Coast counties come 2017.
Raila’s spokesman Dennis Onyango confirmed the meeting took place, saying it was a tea session for old buddies.
“It was just a tea session for old friends. They met here in Nairobi and Governor Joho was with them,” said Onyango.
In a phone interview with the Nation, Mkalla expressed his excitement after holding what he termed as a successful meeting with the Cord leader.
“If you have seen that photo, know that maneno gatsira (things are over) and that is the way it is,” he added.