The prodigal son is back, Hassan Omar meets Raila

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Former Mombasa county senator has decided to go back to where it all started from.

Earlier today the former human right personel met his political father ODM leader Raila Odinga in his Capital Hill offices.The meeting happened a year after the former senator left ODM to support President Uhuru Kenyatta in his second term as the head of state.

Taking to his twitter account Omar said, “Former Senator accompanied by Captain Mohamed Abdi, Chairman – Skyward Express paid me a visit at Capitol Hill sq”

According to Dennis Onyango, the Personal Secretary to Raila said “Today H. E Raila Odinga met with former Mombasa Senator Hassan Omar at his Capitol Hill offices.”

In addition to his statement, “The two leaders discussed development in the country and peace. Omar reiterated need to support handshake and inclusiveness in national politics.”

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After 2017 controversial elections which were nullified by Supreme Court, Omar, a staunch critic of Jubilee administration, pulled a shocker when he joined President Uhuru Kenyatta’s team.

Throughout the campaigns for repeat elections, Omar led the president’s campaigns in the coastal strip.

But despite his commitment, Jubilee administration has not rewarded him as part of the promise made to him and other coastal leaders.

Mr Omar’s meeting with Raila lasted for one hour and the two are said to have also discussed the future of coast politics.

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He unsuccessfully vied for Mombasa gubernatorial seat in which he lost to Hassan Joho.

However online community had some reactions following the meeting.

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