Hassan Joho meets MCAs to counter William Ruto effect
ODM leader Raila Odinga, with governors Hassan Joho (Mombasa, centre), and Amason Kingi (Kilifi). The two coastal leaders mended fences after the meeting. PHOTO | FILE | NATION MEDIA GROUP
Both Mr Kingi and Mr Joho have announced their intentions to vie for the presidency in 2022, with each hoping to consolidate the region’s base in his favour.
The MCAs warned that the supremacy battle between the two governors could derail the region's unity and development, and scuttle their bids for the presidency.
Thirty-three MCAs from Taita-Taveta said they would attend the meeting since it was called by their deputy party leader.
Mombasa Governor Hassan Joho has moved to “neutralise” the impact of Deputy President William Ruto’s frequent visits to the Coast by meeting all the region's ward representatives in Mombasa on Wednesday.
On Tuesday, a number of MCAs from Mombasa, Lamu, Kilifi, Tana River, Taita-Taveta and Kwale counties, irrespective of political affiliation, confirmed that they would attend as Mr Joho strives to counter the trend that has seen many local MPs coalescing around Mr Ruto.
