Joho: An asset or liability to Ruto 2027 re-election bid at the Coast?
Debate on Joho's significance in Ruto’s reelection appears to be powered by persisting questions about Raila Odinga’s dismal performance in the 2022 polls in Mombasa and the Coast...
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Cabinet Secretary Hassan Joho is actively campaigning for President William Ruto at the Coast, sparking debate on whether he is an asset or a liability to Ruto's 2027 re-election bid. Critics argue that the former Mombasa governor has lost his influence with Coast voters.
- The Coast region accounts for two million voters.
- Hassan Joho holds the position of Cabinet Secretary for Mining.
- The debate centers on Joho's past appeal as a symbol of resistance versus his current role in campaigning for the incumbent.
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