Nairobi’s South C Ward Member of County Assembly (MCA), Abass Khalif./HANDOUT
Nairobi’s South C Ward Member of County Assembly (MCA), Abass Khalif, has officially declared his intention to contest the Lang’ata parliamentary seat in the 2027 General Election.
He also called for the continued registration of locals as voters ahead of the polls, urging Nairobi residents who have not yet registered to do so.
He is positioning himself as a challenger to the incumbent MP, Felix Odiwuor (Jalang’o), particularly within the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) party structures.
He said he is a member of ODM and supports the Broad-Based Government.
“We fully support the Broad-Based Government and the President as it is now. We are here to make sure things work for the city and the country at large,” he said. “I wish to formally inform you that I will be seeking to be the next MP for Lang’ata come 2027."
Khalif said he supports unity and stability in the country for better development.
“We should shun divisive politics and embrace unity, which will usher in development for all. We don’t want discrimination, which comes with bad politics,” he told the group.
He also urged residents to continue registering as voters ahead of the next elections. “We will use the votes to elect the leaders we want. Register and mobilize others to register.”
He emphasizes party loyalty and stronger grassroots leadership, arguing that the constituency needs representation that aligns closely with ODM’s core values and delivers transparency in development initiatives.
The Lang’ata seat—currently held by Felix Odiwuor, popularly known as Jalang’o—is seen as strategically important politically, especially for parties like ODM that have a strong base in the area.
