Kalonzo Musyoka’s Wiper Democratic Movement Party has sworn to move to court on Monday, May 16, to withdraw from Azimio La Umoja-One Kenya Coalition.
While addressing the media on Sunday, May 15, Makueni Member of Parliament Dan Maanzo, who is one the lawyers for the Wiper Party mentioned that the discussions to have Kalonzo as Raila’s running mate were not bearing fruits. He further added that Azimio’s presidential flag bearer was not keen on having Kalonzo be his running mate in the August 9 general elections.
“The agreement of Azimio-OKA has legal issues. As wiper and its lawyers, we are approaching the High Court tomorrow seeking to impeach the agreement of Azimio-OKA and I believe the court is a court of justice and will guide the political parties correctly. We are able to prove that the current agreement is illegal and unconstitutional. That will mean every party in Azimio-oka will go its own way,” Maanzo said.
According to Maanzo, the only reason Kalonzo Musyoka cancelled his presidential ambitions was to be on the ballot as deputy president.
“We had conducted a National Delegates Conference which authorized Kalonzo to run for president and also negotiate with like-minded parties to team up and form a coalition. But the only reason Kalonzo withdrew his presidential ambitions was so that he may deputize Raila.” He said.
Furthermore, the MP mentioned that every indication shows that Raila no longer wishes to work with the wiper party boss and his party. He added that there will be no Raila Odinga without Kalonzo.
“The only thing that can avert this is further negotiations and nothing much seems to come out of it. Raila seems very fixed in his quest against Kalonzo’s deputy presidency,” stated Maanzo
The Azimio One Kenya Alliance Presidential Candidate, Raila Odinga is expected to unveil his running mate for the August 9 polls on Monday, May 16 morning.
