[ODM leader Raila Odinga with his embattled Deputy Hassan Joho in a past event. Odinga says he will stand with Joho at all cost. Photo/nation.co.ke]
ODM leader Raila Odinga maintains that he will fight a tough war to protect his embattled deputy Hassan Joho, who is facing an onslaught from Jubilee administration.
The Mombasa Governor’s political career could be dented a blow should Criminal Investigation Department find him culpable of academic certificates forgery.
In addition, Joho is facing a probe by KRA over tax evasion as President Uhuru Kenyatta’s warning over him becomes a reality.
“Joho has stood with us during turbulent times and I will never abandon him during this difficult time,” Odinga assured thousands of opposition supporters at Tononoka grounds on Sunday.
The opposition Chief added: “They hate the truth and that is why they are using all negative tactics to bring him down. I will ensure these people are stopped.”
Recently, Joho was embroiled in yet another tussle with President Kenyatta and was barred from attending a function presided over by the Head of State in Mombasa.
Despite his troubles with the national government, the Mombasa politician has been a key player in opposition politics and has held a host of rallies in absence of his party boss.