Kakamega County Governor Wycliffe Oparanya on Saturday, May 21 spoke about his likely appointment to the post of Cabinet Secretary for the National Treasury and Planning if Azimio coalition forms the next government.
Oparanya spoke for the first time about the issue and thanked Azimio’s presidential flag bearer, Raila Odinga, for offering him the top slot at the Treasury.
“It is a great honor to me and the people of Western to be offered the position of CS for Treasury in Azimio government. This should motivate the community to rally behind Odinga in this year’s General Election,” Oparanya said.
The governor stated that, despite taking charge of the Country’s Treasury being tough and requiring courage, sacrifice and dedication, he confirmed he is up to the task.
He added that Mr. Odinga selected him for the role because of his experience, hard work and ability to manage public resources.
“Odinga picked on me for the position not because I was his loyalist but because I have proved my capability to manage public resources for the years I have served in various leadership positions. Treasury will be safe under my hands,” he noted.
Oparanya made these remarks at Shivembe Primary School in Butere Sub-county during the funeral service of Samson Mutuli, his county employee.
He further noted that the Country needed change to turn around the ailing economy and get Kenyans out of suffering brought about by bad leadership.
The Governor also mentioned that the choice of Martha Karua, to deputize Raila, was wise and a great honor to women of this Country.
Oparanya then asked the residents to vote for candidates from Azimio coalition to give Raila numerical strength in Parliament.
“Odinga needs MPs in both Houses to help him run government business and push his agenda. I request you to vote for all candidates from the coalition seeking parliamentary seats to ensure he has majority,” he said.
Furthermore, the Kakamega governor reported that he was still nursing his presidential ambitions, and as such, serving in Azimio government in an influential position will help him reorganize himself to revive his bid at the right time.
