Nyali Member of Parliament, Hon. Mohammed Ali, has come out strongly just days after holding a closed-door meeting with former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua. The outspoken legislator, popularly known as Jicho Pevu, has announced his intention to vie for the Mombasa gubernatorial seat in the 2027 general election.
Speaking during a community event in Mombasa, Ali condemned leaders who have been urging residents not to vote for individuals not born or raised in the coastal city.
He termed such sentiments as divisive and retrogressive, saying leadership should be based on competence and vision, not tribal or regional backgrounds.
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“Some people are spreading fear, telling residents who they must or must not elect. That era is gone. Mombasa needs leaders who can deliver, not those who play identity politics,” he said amid loud cheers from his supporters.
Ali promised to bring transformative leadership to Mombasa, pledging to tackle corruption, unemployment, and poor infrastructure if elected governor. “I will contest for the top county seat and win it with massive votes. Mombasa deserves better, and I am ready to lead that change,” he declared.
Although the Nyali MP did not reveal the political party under which he will contest, speculation is rife that he might join the Democracy for the citizens Party (DCP), led by Gachagua. Political observers claim his recent visit to Gachagua’s home signals a possible alliance ahead of 2027.
Ali’s entry into the Mombasa gubernatorial race is expected to shake up coastal politics, setting the stage for a heated contest that could redefine the region’s political landscape.
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