- Mike Sonko confirmed he will contest in the upcoming elections despite his 2020 impeachment
- The former Nairobi county boss revealed that his travel ban has been lifted by the US under Donald Trump’s administration
- Sonko accused his accusers of corruption in Kenya and his fans flooded his post with encouraging messages
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Former Nairobi governor Mike Sonko has publicly declared his intention to return to the political scene in Kenya.
Taking to social media, Sonko boldly stated:
“I’ll be on the ballot,” signalling his readiness to contest for public office once again.
Sonko was impeached in 2020 on charges of gross misconduct and abuse of office, a decision that was upheld by the Kenya Supreme Court, effectively barring him from holding public office.
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Despite these setbacks, Sonko has remained undeterred in his political ambitions.
After his impeachment, he aligned himself with the Wiper Party and has expressed interest in reclaiming the coveted Nairobi gubernatorial seat in 2022, but was barred by a court order.
Will Sonko be allowed to run for elective seat?
In a recent announcement, Sonko revealed that the United States government has lifted a travel ban imposed on him in 2022, which was originally related to allegations of corruption during his time as governor.
He credited the lifting of this ban to the administration of former President Donald Trump and promised to share more details soon.
“Thank you, President Donald Trump, for lifting my travel ban to the US. Details to follow. Those who implicated me are the ones who are most corrupt in this country,” Sonko stated.
Social media users responded enthusiastically to Sonko’s announcement, expressing support and confidence in his leadership potential:
Here are some reactions:
@Joseph813352591:
“Vie for governorship, Mombasa county 027. Peleka Diddy nyumbani.”
@SitimaDelius:
“I’ve never met you, you’ve never helped me, but you are a true leader my vote is always yours. Keep the good work you are doing, helping people in need, and God will do the rest.”
@NyakundiFreddy:
“Sonko is the most Generous leader whose interest is never to see any vulnerable Kenyan, regardless of their tribe, suffer.”
@NziokaKE:
“And one day you will be the president of Kenya, God willing. Amen.”
@JohnOchola33997
“And I will be your chief campaigner even for free. Will walk all corners of the country and even beyond to campaign for you.”
@EyeTriple:
“The next president after Ruto, coz can see anyone fitting your shoe from the opposition side.”
@PKagace1590:
“I was your voter in Nairobi when you shifted to Mombasa. I followed by the next will be where I can move there again?”
@JosephJohn85006:
“If you’ll be on the ballot, so be yet …by 5:00am you’re supposed to have thrown this guy out of office come 2027. I love you.”
@SaysArwas:
“Sonko deserves to be on the ballot.”
Source: TUKO.co.ke
