Nyali Member of Parliament Mohammed Ali has revealed reasons why he has been quiet and off the political scene for a while now.
Ali, said he has been ailing and he underwent three operations—two in the country—and one in India. He had suffered severe knee injuries.
There has been questions around on the MP’s silence since the beginning of the year. Many saying that Ali is planning his exit from UDA wagon.
However, the second term MP chided that it is not time for party politics discussions but instead concentrating on his health first.
“Yes I have been underground for some time but I was unwell and I can’t carry on with politics while I am ailing. My health comes first, however am doing well and I will hit the ground very soon,” he added.
Full plate
Ali said he still has plenty to execute including improving on the Nyali Constituency infrastructure and building schools.
“We do not have much time to argue with our opponents because in the remaining two years before the next general elections we must ensure our people get the required development and we full implement what we promised them, after that we will chat the way forward,” he said.
Ali noted that he was elected as the Nyali Member of Parliament in 2017 without a political party and in 2022 he chose to join the UDA party reiterating that party politics are non-issues to him when it comes to serving his people.
Ali has hinted on vying for the Mombasa gubernatorial seat come 2022 general elections.
He cautioned his opponents to get prepared for a tough battle when the right time comes.
“No political seat is reserved for anyone we are a democratic country and we have to set our agenda straight so that we are elected. The problem with most of us is that when we sail into leadership, we immediately forget our roles and mandate bestowed on us by the electorates, with such failures be assured that the voters will send you home,” he noted.
The Lawmaker has urged his Nyali electorates to remain focused, partner with him to enable the leader achieve his development agenda as he serves his second term as Nyali MP.
He reiterated that Mombasa residents need quality service and development from leaders closer to them, a reason why he is going for the Mombasa top seat.
The vibrant Legislature is slated to battle some heavy weights in the Mombasa gubernatorial seat, these includes; the incumbent Abdulswamad Sharif Nassir, former Kisauni MP Ali Mbogo, Mombasa County Assembly Speaker Aharub Khatri among others who are yet to make public their interest for the Mombasa county top seat.
