Moha: Why I attended Jubilee rally in my constituency

Nyali MP Mohammed Ali has come out to set the record straight on his attendance of a Jubilee party rally at his constituency on Monday.

The young MP, previously linked to the opposition coalition Nasa, had been labelled a traitor on social media platforms.

But in a long Facebook post, the MP – popularly known as Moha – outlined his two main reasons for attending the rally that was graced by President Uhuru Kenyatta and his deputy William Ruto.

First, he said, it was a show of respect to the Office of the President.

Second, it was a message to the two political coalitions that although he disagrees with the policies of Jubilee party, the welfare of his constituents is more important than political differences.

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“Today, President Uhuru Kenyatta visited my constituency as part of the Jubilee Party’s electoral campaign program. Given the political tension in the country right now, my decision to attend his rally as MP for Nyali was a difficult one to make, but I chose to attend it, and give the office of the President its due respect. Also, young in the field of politics as I may be, I chose to respect the event and attend because I wanted to deliver a message,” wrote Moha on his post.

“In 2007 I reported on these very streets of Nyali, after a political contest much like this one. I saw violence that never want to be repeated. So I welcomed the President to my constituency to remind him of that, just as I will remind the Former Prime Minister should I get the opportunity to do so. The lives of our people, indeed, the soul of this country, is of far greater importance that whatever enmity the two men, and their parties seem to have for one another,” wrote Moha.

He added: “The people of this constituency need jobs, better healthcare and education for their children, and a hope for the future. As I did on the campaign trail, I say that I will work with all people whose core interest is to develop Nyali, and make this constituency the envy of this county.”

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