Former Nairobi governor Mike Sonko has congratulated ODM's Mombasa governor candidate Abdulswamad Nassir for hi early lead against his main rival Hassan Omar (UDA) in the Mombasa governor race.
As of Tuesday morning, Nassir had garnered a total of 101,658 votes while Omar getting 88,352 votes from 5 out of 6 constituencies. Likoni is the only remaining constituency that has not yet submitted its final results.
Taking to social media Sonko who had been campaigning for Omar thanked UDA supporters for voting for Omar.
"Watu wangu habari za asubui? When you are in any competition, your competitor is not your enemy but your opponent, I wish I was in the ballot but no matter how long it takes inshallah God's time is the best, yote tisa asiyekubali kushindwa sio mshindani congratulations Abdulswamad Sharrif Nassir for your win as the second Governor of Mombasa we live to fight another day." posted Sonko.'
Adding" I would also like to thank all our supporters for believing in us and voted for our candidate Hassan Omar Sarai, despite the loss let's remain strong and even more united as we shall always be there for everyone of you even those who never voted for us."
On Monday night, celebrations rocked some parts of Mombasa with outgoing Mombasa governor Hassan Joho leading celebrations at the central business district (CBD) as it emerged that Nassir was leading.
"They came here and started abusing us, we never said a word. They started planning how they will win, we kept quiet. Tonight, we have shown them dust," said Joho, referring to the UDA team that had been campaigning for Omar
Joho also called Raila Odinga on phone to talk to the elated crowd who thanked the supporters through the phone call.
During the celebration, Joho requested the Dj to play the popular song 'Katerina' which his main opponents led by Omar had nicknamed him and used it to mock him during their campaigns.
On his part Nassir who was present during the celebration thanked his supporters for their support.
Other leaders who were also present during the celebration included Mvita mp elect Mohammed Machele, Garissa Senator Abdulkadir Haji, Daadab Mp elect Farah Maalim among others.
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