Kenyans on Twitter give verdict on Joho vs Uhuru tussle
Kenyans on Twitter on Monday reacted to the blocking of Mombasa Governor Hassan Joho from attending the Mtongwe ferry relaunch by President Uhuru Kenyatta.
Using the hashtag #JohovsUhuru, Kenyans expressed mixed reactions on the incident.
Some accused the Jubilee government of intimidation, while others supported the move stating that it was meant to maintain peace and order.
Here are some of the reactions;
President visit to any County should not marginalize the rights of the citizens #JohoVsUhuru
— Isaac Denge (@DengeJnr13) March 13, 2017
#JohoVsUhuru Prevention is better than cure.@UKenyatta is right in a way.He can't wait to be embarrassed like in previous functions.
— Muchiri Mbuthia (@muchirimbuthia) March 13, 2017
#JohoVsUhuru : How do you block Mombasa Governor Joho from attending a function in his own County! ? how now??? ??
— Ruffcast (@mkenya_4t) March 13, 2017
#johovsuhuru @UKenyatta and @HassanAliJoho put your differences aside; proof to us why we should vote you in come august. UTENGANO UDHAIFU!
— The_High_Driver (@Ali_Naphtali) March 13, 2017
I wish the energy Unity is using to fight Jojo, could be transferred into development. Failed leadership #JohoVsUhuru
— BRAVO (@Jusper8) March 13, 2017
Why is Uhuru blocking @HassanAliJoho from attending a function in Johos county. Is it fear of being told the truth. #JohoVsUhuru
— Kassim Fadhili (@CassimMganga) March 13, 2017
#johovsuhuru Joho insists to attend events Uhuru is inYet all he wants is to provoke him and disrespect him publicly..That was a right move
— The Ayes.. (@de_kaune) March 13, 2017
But Joho as a Kenyan Citizen has a right to attend any public function, in fact, he is the governor. #JohoVsUhuru
— Telford Aduda (@aduda_telford) March 13, 2017
Joho should Respect Serekali #JohoVsUhuru
— Tonny Mwangi (@TonnyMwangi_K) March 13, 2017
Baring Governor Hassan Joho is really sad & stooping too low 4 JAP who're currently misusing State resources 4 political gains #JohoVsUhuru https://t.co/HSdWTmfOkV
— Mtu Fulani (@KenyanCitizen20) March 13, 2017