In a fiery address captured in a recent video shared on social media, the lawmaker declared: We are up against all the united forces of failure in this city! He emphasized a shift in approach, stating, We will not bite our tongues this time round, we will not mince words, we will not refrain from saying it loud. The truth is clear as day, Mombasa’s Freedom is on its way!
Ali, who officially declared his intention to vie for governor in February 2025 during a bursary event, positioned himself as a champion of change. Anchored by what he calls a simple Truth, his message resonates with calls for accountability, development, and liberation from poor governance and political theatrics that have long plagued the coastal county.
As Nyali MP elected on a UDA ticket, Ali has built a reputation for outspoken criticism of county leadership, including incumbent Governor Abdulswamad Nassir, whom he has accused of zero development and urged to pack up and go home. He has dismissed rumors of alliances or stepping aside, insisting he will contest the seat regardless.
The post drew significant engagement, reflecting growing support amid frustrations over service delivery, infrastructure, and economic opportunities in Mombasa. Ali's bold language signals an aggressive push to mobilize voters disillusioned with the status quo.
With the 2027 race shaping up as highly competitive featuring potential challengers within and outside the ruling coalition Ali's refusal to hold back underscores his strategy of direct confrontation and truth-telling to rally residents behind his vision for a freer, more prosperous Mombasa.