ODM's Coast uprising: Push for Joho to lead party heats up
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Mining Cabinet Secretary Hassan Joho (centre) with Mombasa Governor Abdulswamad Nassir, Kilifi Governor Gideon Mung'aro and Coast Parliamentary Group Chairman Danson Mwashako among other leaders during an event to celebrate Raila Odinga's 81st birthday in Kilifi on January 7, 2025.
Raila's birthday event in Kilifi quickly turned into a rally for Joho's future political ambitions.
Political leaders who spoke at the event urged Mr Joho to either seek a top post within ODM or unite Coast leaders under a new party.
A fresh political battle is looming within the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) as Mining and Blue Economy Cabinet Secretary Hassan Joho rallies Coast leaders to back his ambition for the national stage.
The CS, largely operating behind the scenes since the 2022 General Elections, organised an event on Wednesday framed as the late ODM leader Raila Odinga’s 81st birthday celebrations in Kikambala, Kilifi County. Dubbed The Coast Salute, the event quickly turned into a rally for his future political ambitions.
