Mvita Mp Abdulswamad Nassir has said he is not desperate for endorsement from any political leader.
Nassir who has declared his interest to succeed Hassan Joho as Mombasa Governor said that he will continue hosting Raila in his constituency over and over again and that should not be seen as if he is looking for an endorsement.
He added that Raila does not vote in Mombasa but he will seek his blessings to go for the Mombasa Governor seat come 2022.
"I will continue hosting Baba (Raila Odinga) in Mvita over and over again because he is my party leader," said Nassir.
Addressing members of the press in Liwatoni, the Mp said that loyalty was an expensive thing as it is one of the principles of belonging to a party.
"It is not about endorsement of any kind. Loyalty is expensive, one of the principles of politics and political parties is loyalty. To be loyal to the party is to be loyal to the people that elected you, I have and will remain loyal to ODM," he said.
Nassir has so far hosted ODM leader Raila Odinga twice in his constituency in a span of one month.
Concerning his close relation with Mombasa Governor Ali Hassan Joho, Nassir said that they have been buddies even before they joined politics and as such it should not be pegged on seeking an endorsement from him.
"I believe Joho will vote for me as governor in 2022, I am not looking for his endorsement but his vote," said Nassir.
Suleiman Shahbal is also seeking to succeed Hassan Joho on an ODM ticket.
