I’m ready to shelve presidential ambition – Governor Joho

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Mombasa Governor Ali Hassan Joho has said he is ready to shelve his 2022 presidential ambition and support ODM leader Raila Odinga. Joho made the remarks at the Wild Waters in Nyali, Mombasa on Saturday, September 18, when Raila Odinga met ODM members to popularise his Azi...
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