The move by the DP, Coast political analyst Hassan Mwakimako said, is meant to establish his presence in the region.
Prof Mwakimako said the DP has seen the tell-tale signs of his party blocking his way to the presidency and is paving his own path
ODM is expected to decide on who will carry the party ticket on October 1 with reports indicating that Omar Boga is likely to get the opportunity.
Deputy President William Ruto’s allies in Coast region are setting the stage for a bruising battle with Orange Demoratic Movement (ODM) leader Raila Odinga in the upcoming Msambweni by-election, albeit through a proxy candidate.
With staunch Ruto ally and former Mombasa senator Hassan Omar leading the campaigns for independent candidate Feisal Bader, the DP has all but announced his intentions to fight ODM for the seat after his Jubilee Party pulled out of the race.
