Kisauni Mp Ali Mbogo has said he has what it takes to succeed Mombasa Governor Hassan Joho.

Addressing different Women groups in Mwembe Legeza on Saturday, Mbogo said he will revamp the health and education systems in the county once elected in 2022.

"Just recently a report was released showing how governors and counties have performed and it is very shameful that Mombasa was ranked among the worst performing. We need to change this." said Mbogo.

Adding " We need leaders who will deliver not just dancing to songs. I was ranked as the best performing Mp in Mombasa in another poll and this clearly shows that  I'm the right person for this job."

Mbogo accused the current administration under governor Hassan Joho of making hard for businesses to survive in the county.

"Many businesses have now shifted to Kilifi and Kwale because things are hard in Mombasa, you cannot do business here. Why should you tell a small scale business to pay kshs 7000 for a permit, this is unacceptable" he said.

"We need to create a conducive environment for our people to do business. With such costs for things like permits we are also creating a room for corruption that's why we see county askaris going round harassing small scale business owners and collecting bribes " he added.

The Mp called on his constituents to support his bid to succeed Joho.

He argued "You have all seen what i have done especially with the education sector, I want to now do it for the whole county. Kisauni is the largest sub county with most voters so your support will make me win the seat and serve well the people of Mombasa"

He further refuted claims that he referred to Kisauni youths as lazy as recently quoted in one of the local newspapers terming the story as just a propaganda and politically motivated.

Among those who have so far come out to express interest in succeeding Joho are Mvita Mp Abdulswamad Nassir and businessman Suleiman Shahbal.