Ex-Mandera MP Eyes Run For Nairobi Governor, ‘I Believe I’m Qualified’
Former Mandera Central MP Abdikadir Hussein Mohamed has hinted at a possible run for governor of Nairobi.
The former chairman of the Parliamentary Select Committee on Constitution (PSC) believes he is qualified to lead the capital city and bring change for Nairobi residents.
“It is true I am under enormous pressure, and I am giving it serious consideration. You and I no doubt agree that Nairobi deserves better than what we have, and what we have had. We will spend 80 percent of our lives here and will most likely die here, so why not,” Mohamed said.
Mohamed s candidacy in Nairobi is being sold as the alternative between the extremes of President Uhuru Kenyatta and opposition leader Raila Odinga s choice candidate on one hand, and Deputy President William Ruto s on the other.
“It is true I am under enormous pressure, and I am giving it serious consideration. You and I no doubt agree that Nairobi deserves better than what we have, and what we have had. We will spend 80 per cent of our lives here and will most likely die here, so why not,” Mohamed said when contacted.
He said he never quit politics, but opted to play a background role in shaping leadership and governance, especially in counties.