''I will not campaign for Mombasa governor'' Joho Reveals

With only three months left to the August polls, Mombasa Governor Hassan Joho is not leaving anything to chance in the wake of a looming political battle as the race for Mombasa governor takes shape.

Joho, who will face off with three others in a titanic battle is now assembling a political team that can give a political punch in the August contest.

With the fiery politician expected to be incorporated into Raila Odinga's campaign team should he be named NASA flag bearer, a team has been set up to carry out his own campaigns.

Speaking during a rally in Frere Town last month, Joho said he will not spend a lot of time campaigning in the county, as he will be focusing on Raila's campaigns.

“We will go to every corner of this country telling people why they should vote out Jubilee. You, my supporters, will take charge here in Mombasa. I don’t need to campaign here,” he said.

Kisauni MP Rashid Bedzimba, Joho's right-hand man, is one of those who is expected to lead the Governor's campaign team as he is already a key ODM politician figure on the ground.

After clinching the Likoni ODM ticket, outspoken Women Representative Mishi Mboko who is known for her good mobilization skills is another big-name that is expected to support the ODM deputy party leader's political maneuvers.

Others include Mvita lawmaker Abdulswamad Sharrif Nassir, another Joho confidante, and Jomvu MP Badi Twalib who recently joined ODM after ditching Wiper.

The youthful Said Abdallah, Joho's cousin, who controversially clinched the ODM Nyali MP ticket after edging out former journalist Mohamed Ali is expected to mobilize the youth vote bloc.

Bringing a rich sporting background, Changamwe MP aspirant Goshi Ally who is in a neck-and-neck contest in the race for the ODM ticket has also been brought on board.

Already, Jubilee's candidate Suleiman Shahbal has exuded confidence that he will floor the incumbent.

Also beaming with confidence to clinch the seat is Nyali MP Hezron Awiti and Senator Hassan Omar who is vying on a Wiper party ticket.