In a rare show of solidarity, Mombasa businessman and gubernatorial aspirant Suleiman Shahbal has cancelled all his political meetings that were scheduled for today (Sunday) to mourn four employees of his main political rival . Mvita Mp Abdulswamad Nassir.
The four Ali Namaan, Elson Musyoka, Athuman Mohammed and Carol Mueni died in a road accident on Saturday evening in Lamu.
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"We have canceled all our political activities that were scheduled for today in Tudor, Mvita Sub County. This is to allow us to mourn with the family and friends of Abdulswamad Nassir’s team members who perished in the Lamu accident." said Shahbal.
Three of the four, Ali Namaan, Elson Musyoka, Athuman Mohammed will be laid to rest today after the afternoon (Dhuhr) prayers, according to muslim traditions
Meanwhile several politicians from the county led by Governor Hassan Joho have come out to send their message of condolences following the deaths.
"It is with deep sorrow that I receive the news of the tragic road accident that has led to the death of four members of Hon. Abdulswammad Shariff Nassir's team, Mr. Ali Omar Naaman, Ms. Carol Wayua Mueni, Mr. Athman Mohammed Omar and Mr. Elyson Musyoka. I extend my profound condolences and heartfelt sympathies to their families and Hon. Abdullswamad Shariff Nassir for this devastating loss. " posted Joho.
On his part, Mombasa Senator Mohammed Faki eulogised the four as hardworking and committed Kenyans.
"I extend my sincere condolences to the families, friends and relatives of the departed and to my Brother and Colleague Hon Abdulswamad Shariff Nassir and to the people of Mombasa generally." said Faki.
Jomvu Mp Badi Twalib posted "On behalf of my family and Jomvu constituency I wish to express our heartfelt condolences and symphaties to Hon Abdulswamad Shariff Nassir and Mvita constituency Office for the untimely loss of four of their office staffs through a fatal road accident that happened today at Mpeketoni,Lamu County."
Mombasa county Women Representative Asha Mohammed termed the deeaths as huge loss to Nassir's team and the families of the departed.
"To Hon Abdulswamad Shariff and team nasema poleni sana. Mungu awalaze pema panapolazwa wema. My condolences" posted Nyali Mp Mohammed Ali.
Former Mombasa Senator Hassan Omar who is also eyeing the gubernatorial seat posted "Our heartfelt condolences to the families, friends and Mvita MP Hon. Abdulswamad Shariff Nassir following the passing on of his team members through a road accident. May the Almighty bless their souls, place them in heaven and give their families courage to bear this great loss."
