Coast Members of Parliament have rallied behind Mombasa Governor Abdulswamad Nassir to replace Hassan Joho as ODM deputy party leader. President William Ruto nominated Joho as Mining, Blue Economy and Maritime Affairs Cabinet Secretary
Kisii Governor Simba Arati and Vihiga Senator Godfrey Osotsi have also received support to take over as ODM deputy party leaders to replace Cooperatives and MSMEs Cabinet Secretary nominee Wycliffe Oparanya and Joho.