Moha ‘Jicho Pevu’ Dismisses Claims Linking Him to DCP Gubernatorial Bid
Nyali Member of Parliament, Mohamed Ali, popularly known as Jicho Pevu, has strongly dismissed reports suggesting that he has already been unveiled as a gubernatorial candidate for Mombasa County under the DCP party.
The outspoken legislator clarified that the claims circulating online had been misunderstood and did not accurately reflect what had been said publicly.
Ali was responding to a social media post claiming that DCP leader Rigathi Gachagua had officially introduced him as the party’s candidate for the Mombasa governor seat.
In his response, the Nyali MP explained that Gachagua had only expressed his willingness to support his political ambitions and had not announced him as a DCP candidate. According to Ali, the message was simple and had been taken out of context.
He stated that Gachagua merely said he would support his bid for the governorship, emphasizing that there was no formal declaration regarding party affiliation.
The MP questioned why the clarification had become difficult for some people to understand, adding that his position on the matter remained clear.
The confusion is believed to have started after Ali attended a church service at the Presbyterian Church of East Africa in Zimmerman, Roysambu Constituency, Nairobi.
The event brought together several political leaders and attracted attention due to the political statements made during the gathering.
While addressing the congregation, Gachagua introduced Ali and mentioned that he would be contesting for the Mombasa gubernatorial seat, a statement that many interpreted as an official endorsement under the DCP banner.
During his remarks, Gachagua described Ali as a second-term Nyali MP and referred to him as his preferred candidate for the Mombasa governor position.
He also made a light-hearted comment, saying that although Ali is Muslim, he would help rally support from Christian voters to boost his chances in the election. The remarks, though partly humorous, further fueled speculation about Ali’s political alignment ahead of the 2027 General Election.
The church service was also attended by several political figures who have recently expressed opposition to the current Kenya Kwanza administration.
Among those present were EALA MP James Mathenge Kanini, Kajiado North MP Onesmus Ngogoyo, and Roysambu MP Mwafrika Kamande. Their presence added to the political significance of the event, especially as conversations around future political realignments continue to grow.
Earlier in April 2025, Ali had openly revealed that there were alleged plans to block him from securing the United Democratic Alliance ticket in the 2027 elections. He claimed that the move was being influenced by the party’s Secretary General, Hassan Omar.
At the time, Ali indicated that he was ready to explore other political options if necessary, including joining a different political party or contesting as an independent candidate.
In addition to political disagreements, the Nyali MP has remained active in challenging governance issues within Mombasa County.
In December, he filed a petition opposing the county government’s Ksh17 billion waste management project, arguing that the initiative required closer scrutiny to ensure accountability and proper use of public funds.
His actions reinforced his reputation as a vocal critic of what he describes as mismanagement of taxpayer resources in the county.
Despite ongoing political speculation, Ali currently remains a member of the United Democratic Alliance, the party associated with President William Ruto, under which he successfully won his parliamentary seat.
For now, the legislator maintains that any discussion about his future political moves should be based on facts rather than assumptions, as the political landscape ahead of 2027 continues to evolve.
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