Joho’s re-election bid boils down to how fierce rivalry in NASA play out

ODM Deputy Leader Hassan Joho, flanked by among others the Kilifi Governor Amason Kingi joins dancers at Hola Stadium in Tana River County on Sunday,019th March,2017. Joho who is also the Mombasa County Governor is on a Coast Counties Political tour to popularize the party. PHOTO BY HASSAN BARISSA/STANDARD

While on paper Mombasa Governor Hassan Joho is among ODM leaders with a higher chance of re-election, the changing political dynamics in the National Super Alliance (NASA) stand between him and his dreams.

Wiper has already ruled out joint nominations with parties in NASA, insisting it will field candidates for all seats across the country. Mombasa Senator Hassan Omar, the party Secretary-General, has said there is no agreement on joint nominations. Him and Nyali MP Hezron Awiti are seeking the Wiper ticket to unseat Joho.