Orange democratic Movement ODM leaders in Mombasa have staged a spirited campaign for ODM leader Raila Odinga for presidency ahead of his mega rally in Mombasa on Thursday.

The leaders led by governor candidate Abdulswamad Nassir and Jomvu Mpo Badi Twalib asked Jomvu residents to prepare in large numbers to welcome Odinga saying he is the best suited to succeed president Uhuru Kenyatta.

“As a son of Baba Raila Odinga politically, I will be ready to welcome Odinga in Bangladesh, we want to show Odinga that this is the epitome of politics,” said Nassir while addressing a political gathering at Bangladesh on Tuesday.

Nassir said Mombasa is an ODM zone and will deliver victory to Odinga in the August 9 general elections. Nassir is seeking to succeed Governor Hassan Joho in Mombasa. Nassir challenges residents not to gamble with their votes, instead elect an ODM president.

“I want to ask the people of Bangladesh to come out in large numbers so that they can break a record, we want to see Bangladesh votes making Raila the president and making Nassir the governor for Mombasa,” said Nassir.

Jomvu Mp Badi Twalib slammed their opponents for their continued blame game on the transfer of port operations to Nairobi and Naivasha inland depots.Badi asked Mombasa residents to have faith with Odinga as he has promised to return port operations when he gets into power.

“Those who are rebuking Odinga should know that Odinga has strong supporters in Mombasa who are determined to install him as the fifth president,” said Twalib.

Badi said Jomvu is ready to welcome Odinga in Jomvu where the Azimio presidential candidate has planned a mega Rally at Bangladesh grounds on Thursday this week.

“For the first time Odinga will step in Bangladesh,and we are ready to show him that we are ready for victory,”said Twalib.Twalib is seeking reelection in Jomvu constituency through an ODM ticket.