ODM leader Raila Odinga on Saturday resisted pressure from party supporters to endorse Mvita MP Abdulswamad Shariff Nassir for the Mombasa governorship. They are both angling for Raila's blessings as they seek to run on the ODM party ticket. Most speakers said the lawmaker had done well and should be rewarded with the backing for the governorship for his loyalty to the ODM party. He said the ODM party will conduct free and fair nominations to determine who will fly its flag in the race to succeed Joho. I just need endorsement from the people of Mombasa who I will serve diligently,” Shahbal said during a tour of the coastal city.

Source: The Star July 03, 2021 14:26 UTC