Running for conservative as a minority is probably a quicker way for career advancement. less not forget how Nimko's Ali's brother is Vice-Chairman of the Conservative party.
There was a Somali labour councilor and mayor who talked about switching to conservative after experiencing hurdles and feeling like a black muslim token.
This article, by Rakhia Ismail, originally appeared in Conservative Home. Cllr Rakhia Ismail represents Holloway Ward on Islington Council.
www.twocitiesconservatives.org.uk
We recently saw how they booted out another Labour party Pakistani Muslim running for MP for liking a pro-palestine Jon Stewart skit on twitter.
There are Somalis in labour that ran for MP positions
Amina Ali for example, but now she is a councilor. She ended up withdrawing.
Amina Ali chosen as Labour challenger in Bradford West seat held by controversial Respect MP
www.theguardian.com