Jomvu MP Badi Twalib denies he plans to Joho’s running mate

Jomvu MP Badi Twalib has denied reports that he will be Mombasa Governor Hassan Joho’s running mate in the August 8 elections.

Reports had indicated that Mr Twalib will take up the vacant position left by Governor Joho’s deputy Hazel Katana, who parted ways with her boss in January and joined the Jubilee Party.

Ms Katana wants has declared her interest in the Mombasa senatorial seat.

“The rumours that I am going to run for the deputy governor’s position in the August polls [are] mere political propaganda.

“I am keen on retaining my seat as Jomvu MP in the forthcoming polls and I support Hassan Ali Joho’s bid for re-election as Mombasa governor but come 2022, I will be in the race for governorship,” he said.

The MP was speaking to the Nation by phone.

NASA UNITY

The MP said he is confident the National Super Alliance (Nasa) principals will maintain their unity up to the August elections.

He dismissed as day-dreamers those who say the four principals will break ranks over how to share political positions.

“The principals Raila Odinga, Kalonzo Musyoka, Moses Wetang’ula and Musalia Mudavadi have everything to gain if they remain united and we as supporters are confident they will remain together as they have promised Kenyans,” he said.

He said the principals will definitely agree on a single presidential candidate to take on the Jubilee Party candidate without splitting.

“If they were to part ways, they would have done that by now.

“But their resolution is becoming clearer that they will stick together to the end.

“Supporters should not have any doubt whatsoever [about] this unity. I can assure you it will last,” he said.