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Nyali MP Mohammed Ali has dismissed reports claiming he plans to form a political alliance with Mombasa Governor Abdulswamad Nassir ahead of the 2027 elections.
In a post on X (formerly Twitter), the UDA legislator strongly rejected rumours that he had agreed to support Nassir’s re-election bid, instead criticising the governor’s performance and leadership record.
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“There’s a rumour going around that I’ve reached an agreement with Mombasa Governor @A_S_Nassir to support his second term in 2027,” Ali wrote, accompanying the post with the Mombasa County logo.
He followed with a stinging rebuttal: “With the zero development record he has shown, the only discussion I’ll have with him is about when he should pack up and go home.”
Ali, known for his outspoken style, used the moment to portray himself as the change candidate, warning his political opponents against spreading falsehoods.
“To the propagandists: Your work will be hard this time. The people of Mombasa are tired of theatrics. They want real change—and change is coming!” he declared.
Political analysts weigh in
Commenting on the emerging rivalry, political analyst Herman Manyora said Ali could be a serious challenger to Nassir’s re-election bid, especially following the shifting political dynamics at the Coast after the death of former Prime Minister Raila Odinga.
“Mohammed Ali is quite a threat. He’s challenging the long-held belief that only a coastal native can be governor of Mombasa,” Manyora said on his YouTube channel on October 31, 2025.
He added that ODM’s influence in the region has weakened, partly due to what he described as the party’s “Luo-dominated” leadership under figures like Gladys Wanga.
According to Manyora, this could put Nassir, an ODM stalwart, at a disadvantage, while Ali’s outreach to national leaders such as Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua and Wiper’s Kalonzo Musyoka could boost his appeal across political divides.
“The presence of strong opposition forces in Mombasa means Nassir cannot afford to relax,” Manyora concluded.
