Businessman Ali Mbogo, who has declared interest in the Kisauni parliamentary seat, has claimed that Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) leader Raila Odinga assured him a direct ticket.
Speaking on Tuesday at Bamburi Primary School where he donated clipboards, geometry sets and exercise books to candidates seating for this years KCPE, Mbogo said he is sure of being in the ballot come 2017.
“I sought an assurance about my future in ODM and whether I will be accorded a fair nomination. We agreed that yes, there will be a fair nomination in Kisauni and I’m 100 per cent sure I will be on the ballot on the ODM ticket in 2017,” he said.
Mbogo claimed that Raila promised him a direct ticket during their trip to Germany a few weeks ago.
“I was promised a direct nomination because I have what it takes,” he said, as quoted by The Star.
Mbogo will vie against the incumbent Rashid Bedzimba in the 2017 polls.