There was drama at the Serani Arab Boys Grounds last evening after a Nominated Member of County Assembly from Mombasa was blocked from attending the Governor's iftar hosted by Governor Hassan Joho.

The MCA Milka Areba was blocked by a female officer from the County Inspectorate Unit who was manning the entrance to the ladies  side at the venue.

Drama started after Milka produced her invitation card to the officer at the gate after arrival, after going through the card the officer informed the MCA that she will not be allowed in since her card did not resemble the cards issued out to other guests, saying it was fake.

Milka's efforts to explain and introduce herself to the officer were futile causing commotion at the gate, attempts by other Members of the county assembly to defend her were also futile, it took the intervention of Likoni Member of Parliament Mishi Mboko to have the MCA allowed into the venue. Mishi ordered everyone at the gate be allowed to get in.

Milka was overheard complaining "Why do you have to embarass me this much yet i have showed you my invitation card and even introduced myself".

A team from the Senator's office had also been blocked but later allowed after Mishi's order.

The event was attended by several leaders including Senate Minority leader and Siaya Senator James Orengo, Suna East Mp Junet Mohammed, ODM Secretary General Edwin Sifuna, kwale Senator Juma Boy and elected Mps from Mombasa County, Omar Mwinyi (Changamwe), Ali Mbogo (Kisauni), Abdulswamad Nasir (Mvita), Senator Mohammed Faki and County Women Mp Asha Hussein.

Jomvu Mp Badi Twalib an ally of Deputy President William Ruto was the only leader absent. In a recent interview with a local radio station , Badi admitted to supporting Ruto's 2022 Presidential bid.

"My relationship with the DP is very good, we are very close. We work together in many ways" said Badi.

Badi is currently in Bomet county on parliamentary duties as a member of the budgetary and appropriations committee.