Mombasa Governor Ali Hassan Joho has emphasized his support for the handshake between opposition leader Raila Odinga and President Uhuru Kenyatta, despite criticism from three NASA principals.
Speaking as he addressed a mammoth of crowd in Kisumu, Joho who doubles up as the ODM Deputy Party Leader, said he had no issue if the 'golden' handshake would lead to a referendum over the country's presidential system.
Citing a Bill by a Jubilee MP that seeks to change the current presidential system into a parliamentary presidential system by having a prime minister, Joho said 'so be it'.
"We support all initiatives by H.E. Raila Odinga to foster inclusivity and build bridges in this great nation. If this includes a referendum for and by the people of Kenya, so be it," Joho who wants presidency in 2022, said while at the Kondele roundabout.
Critics say if Kenyans successfully go to a referendum and vote for the parliamentary system, Odinga would likely be a prime minister in 2022 and Joho may be appointed a deputy prime minister since he is Odinga's close confidant.
Deputy President William Ruto who is best suited for presidency according to Kenyatta's Jubilee Party, is however opposed to the proposed amendments to the constitution.