Cabinet Secretaries Hassan Ali Joho and Aden Duale encouraged the Muslim community to unite, register for national Identity Cards, and engage in political processes during an event in Mombasa. They emphasized the necessity of voting in large numbers to influence future elections, and local leaders committed to aiding the community in registration efforts.
Cabinet Secretaries Hassan Ali Joho and Aden Duale have called upon the Muslim community to foster unity, support the government, and obtain national Identity Cards. At the Third Annual Graduation ceremony of the Ibn Abbas Islamic Centre in Mombasa, CS Joho stressed the need for active involvement in national politics and leadership by the Muslim community.
Joho welcomed the elimination of additional vetting for obtaining national IDs, urging the community to register vigorously as both voters and citizens. He remarked, “When they count our votes in 2027, they will be perplexed,” indicating that a strong voter turnout may facilitate the emergence of a Muslim President in the 2032 elections.
He also condemned dissenting voices opposing the ID vetting policy, asserting that such politicians are merely engaging in local politics. “We must be counted,” he emphasized, urging the community to come together in solidarity.
In his address, CS Duale assured the Muslim community that he and CS Joho would oppose any detrimental policies during their tenure. He highlighted that the Muslim and pastoralist communities significantly impact 20 counties and pledged to mobilize these groups to secure President Ruto’s reelection.
Mombasa Governor Abdulswamad Nassir acknowledged the unease that Muslim unity has caused among certain factions. He shared intentions to assist individuals without IDs or birth certificates in obtaining these vital documents. “We will advance this agenda not by words but by actions,” Nassir pledged.
Garissa Town MP Mohamed Dekow committed to encouraging the North Eastern residents to register as voters ahead of the 2027 elections. Meanwhile, Bura MP Yakub Adow appealed to Joho and Duale for political guidance for the Muslim community, while Nominated MP Abdisirat Ali critiqued resistance to President Ruto’s administration, citing its focus on equality and equitable resource distribution.
In conclusion, Cabinet Secretaries Joho and Duale have called for unity among Muslims, emphasizing political engagement and the importance of obtaining national Identity Cards. Their collective remarks underscore the potential impact of united voting power, ahead of the 2027 elections and beyond. Additionally, local leaders have pledged to assist the community in registration efforts, highlighting both action and solidarity.
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