Joho claims new security officers were sent to spy on him

What you need to know:

  • The new security officers were deployed last week to Mr Joho's Nyali residence but they were denied access.
  • They were forced to spend two days idling outside the posh residence on Jamhuri Road, a few metres from the Nyali Police Station.
  • He vowed to stay without government security officers saying his security is in the hands of God and Mombasa residents.
  • He challenged security chiefs to close down notorious drug dens in Mvita, Changamwe, Kisauni and Likoni.

Mombasa Governor Ali Hassan Joho now says he rejected five Administration Police officers deployed to guard him and his residence because they were allegedly sent to spy on him and plant firearms on him.

“People have been asking why I rejected the officers sent to guard me. It was because I am privy to credible intelligence that they were sent to do two things. First to sneak illegal weapons into my residence. Secondly, monitor my movements and listen to my communication.

"However, God has helped us to know that plot in advance,” he told a public function on Monday evening in Mombasa.

The new security officers were deployed last week to Mr Joho's Nyali residence, but they were denied access and forced to spend two days idling outside the posh residence on Jamhuri Road, a few metres from the Nyali Police Station.

LEAKED INFORMATION

Mr Joho said the decision to deny them entry was as a result of prior information leaked to him that the officers were tasked to plant illegal weapons in his residence and then a raid conducted to allege that he was in possession of illegal weapons.

“Instead of allowing me to decide officers I would be comfortable to work with, they attempted to force those of their choice on me so that they can sneak illegal weapons in my residence and then start creating stories,” he further alleged.

Mr Joho also claimed that there are plans to assassinate youth supporting him.

“They have plotted to kill some leaders and innocent youth in this town on framed-up criminal activities. They have met at Uhuru na Kazi building (where Coast Regional Coordinator Nelson Marwa’s offices are) to discuss that scheme.

MASS ACTION

“If you hear someone has been shot dead, you should come out for mass action to demand justice,” said Mr Joho at the meeting outside the county assembly hall.

“I know there are some NIS sleuths here with voice recorders. Please record everything I am saying and send to them…. The echo of my voice must be going towards that Uhuru na Kazi building, where all that has been planned and we want to tell them we shall not be cowed,” added Mr Joho.

He also accused the government of linking him and his friends to the illicit drug trade, saying officials are aware of the real drug barons.

"They are accusing the wrong people yet they know who the real drug dealers are," claimed Joho.

He challenged security chiefs to close down notorious drug dens in Mvita, Changamwe, Kisauni and Likoni constituencies instead of issuing empty threats.

He vowed to continue his life without government security officers, saying his well-being is in the hands of God and Mombasa residents.

“If they want to eliminate me for being a fiery critic of the Jubilee government, so be it. I wish to state that if they kill me at 11am, make sure I am buried by 1pm and all of you should immediately move on with this liberation,” he said.