Nyali MP Mohammed Ali has told off ODM leader Raila Odinga to first clean his political party that he alleges is full of corrupt leaders other than taking a swipe against other politicians. This comes barely a week after Raila said his administration will imprison corrupt leaders come 2022 if he ascends to power as the head of state.
Speaking at Renaissance center, in Mombasa Mohamed Ali took a swipe at ODM leader Raila Odinga over his remarks to jail corrupt leaders, saying he Raila should jail corrupt leaders within his own ODM party.
“If Raila Odinga is ready to jail corrupt leaders, then he should first clean his house from corrupt leaders, we know the corrupt leaders are in ODM,”alleged Ali .
Ali who had earlier indicated that he would contest for Mombasa governor, yesterday announced to shelve his ambition for Hassan Omar, saying he believes in Omar’s political philosophy that he said resonates with the youth and the poor.
“We want to change the leadership of this county by installing leaders of high integrity, what we have experienced as Mombasa residents with ODM leadership is enough suffering,” said Ali,who is seeking reelection in Nyali constituency.
Former Mombasa Senator Hassan Omar,Mombasa senator expressed his confidence that UDA party will produce three governors at the Coast.Omar, who decamped from the Wiper party is vying for gubernatorial position through UDA IN 2022.
Among the new entrants to UDA is Umra Omar who was ushered to the party yesterday as she launched her campaign for Lamu gubernatorial bid through the UDA party.
The party also welcomed Likoni Member of Parliament contestant Ali Domoko who previously lost the seat to the now sitting Mp Moshi Mboko.Domoko was floored by ODM’s Mishi Mboko during party nominations in the 2017 general election.
“We Will break all barriers as a hustler party, and give equal opportunities to all contestants country wide. Everyone who joins this party should feel welcomed,” said Omar who while he welcomed the new members.