Changamwe Mp Omar Mwinyi has declared his support for businessman Suleiman Shahbal as the next governor of Mombasa county.
According to Mwinyi his decision to support Shahbal is irreversible and based on his (Shahbal) qualities.
Speaking during an Azimio rally in Kwale, Mwinyi said Shahbal is the right individual to take over from Hassan Joho as the next Mombasa county boss.
" I believe Shahbal has the qualities and best plans to take our county, Mombasa forward. I don't support him blindly, I know what he is capable of " said Omar amid cheers from the crowd.
Adding " This seat deserves someone who is matured and not one who is just full of dramas , pride and theatrics."
Mwinyi is the only elected Mp from ODM party who has come out to declare support for Suleiman Shahbal.
Others who are Badi Twalib (Jomvu), Mishi Mboko ( Likoni) have declared their support for Mvita Mp Abdulswamad Nassir who is also eyeing the seat.
A supremacy battle between the two main rivals Nassir and Shahbal played out on Sunday during the Azimio la umoja rally in Tononoka where supporters of the two camps engaged in a fight as the ODM party leader Raila Odinga watched.
Nassir and Shahbal will battle out for the ODM party ticket during the party primaries.
