Mombasa governor Aspirant Abdulswamand Nassir yesterday pledged to continue governor Hassan Joho developments should he be elected to succeed him in the August 9 polls.

Nassir said he will not discredit any development projects initiated by Joho administration; instead he will deploy resources to ensure they are completed.

The Mp said despite his opponents in the governor race being the biggest beneficiaries of Joho’s campaign machinery, he said his bond with Joho is unbreakable. The Mp noted that his opponents got favours from Joho administration but are yet to show any potential.

“I want to tell you that my politics is not about rhetoric’s but development, for those saying that I am a friend to Joho must know he is not only a friend but also a brother, but despite all that, his office is supporting my opponent, but that cannot make us enemies,” said Nassir.

Nassir’s  opponent, Suleiman Shahbal;s company won tenders to redevelop the Buxton estates which are being built in Mvita.The business man also got a boost after former Joho’s political adviser Idris Mohamed moved to be Shahbals adviser.

“I have been with Joho at his lowest times and at his happiest time, but apart from that, I did not get favors from Joho government, and politics will not sway us apart. Let the truth be said, even a contract to supply pencils was not given to me, but by opponents benefitted,” said Nassir.

Speaking in Changamwe after meeting the community members, Nassir says he will form a people centered government that will serve all without discrimination.

“My interest is nothing else except the people, if we have managed to touch and uplift people’s hearts while I am an MP, expect a lot more when we take charge of governor leadership,” said Nassir.

Nassir said the economy of Mombasa has deteriorated and during his first days in office, he will prioritize economic empowerment for the people by putting in resources for uplifting their economies.

“When I told Mombasa people that I have a plan for contesting the governor position, they came in thousands, wanting me to come to their aid in bettering the economy and leadership of Mombasa,” said Nassir.

Nassir said he is ready to floor his opponents who he says have lacked the agenda of Mombasa people. Nassir claims the SGR cargo haulage to Nairobi ICD has badly affected the economy of Mombasa.

 Nassir was on saturday endorsed by the Luhya community living in Mombasa in is quest to succeed Governor Hassan Joho in the August 9 polls.

The Mp is contesting for governor post against businessman Suleiman Shahbal,Kisauni Mp Ali Mbogo,Mombasa deputy governor William Kingi and former Mombasa senator Hassan Sarai.

Nassir emerges as the most popular gubernatorial candidate, thanks to the Mombasa Info track survey released on March 20.

According to the report, Nassir's popularity stands at 48 percent ahead of his bitter rival, businessman Suleiman Shahbal with 18 percent.

The poll results come out at a time when there is a heated supremacy battle between Nassir and Shahbal over who should fly the Orange democratic ODM party ticket to succeed Mombasa governor Hassan Joho.

The report dubbed ‘Mombasa Custom Countytrak’ also places United Democratic Alliance UDA’s gubernatorial candidate Hassan Sarai third with five (5) percent followed by Kisauni Mp Ali Mbogo with four (4) percent while Mombasa Deputy governor Dr William Kingi comes last with 1 percent.

In the distribution of the results per sub-county, Nassir's popularity stands at 42 percent in Changawe,49 percent in Jomvu,40 in Kisauni,46 in Nyali,53 in Likoni,62 in Mvita totaling to 48 percent