Cord leader Raila Odinga cannot afford to lose Mombasa governor Hassan Joho before the next general elections are held.
His recent declaration to work with Amani National Alliance (ANC) leader Musalia Mudavadi has changed the political temperature of the nation.
Musalia’s decision to work with Raila is likely to make some leaders from the opposition wag their tongues.
Joho has said on several occasions he has what it takes to run for the presidency in 2022.
The outspoken governor has affirmed that he is ready to do anything, yes you read it right to ensure Raila becomes president.
Things will be tough for Raila if Mudavadi or Wiper leader Stephen Kalonzo Musyoka asks him to sign an agreement that he will back either of them for the presidency in 2022 before he gets support.
If this happens, then Joho will be forced to forget about the presidency.
Joho has vigorously campaigned for Mr Odinga.
There are speculations that Joho will succeed Raila once he retires from active politics.