Mudavadi disowns links to G7 alliance

Deputy Prime Minister Musalia Mudavadi has dismissed talks that he has been abandoned by the G7 Alliance saying he has never been a member of the group.

Mr Mudavadi accused the media of associating him with the alliance without first trying to ascertain his position.

“Let me put the record straight. I have never been a member of the G7, so how can they abandon me?” he posed. (READ: Every man for himself as G7 unity bid fades)

He was addressing UDF aspirants at a hotel in Ukunda Town, Kwale County. He said that most of the G7 members were his friends, but they had never invited him to join them.

At the same time, the deputy PM expressed his concerns over the MPs’ decision to award themselves a send-off package after the end of their term.

Mr Mudavadi also said UDF would only participate in party alliances after establishing a clear principle on which to enter into such a coalition.

“We don’t want to enter into alliances or coalitions just for the sake of it. We must have a principle to guide us” he said.

According to the DPM, it would only be prudent to enter into a pre-election or post-election coalition if parties share the same ideology.

The DPM called on the minister for Local Government, Dr Paul Otuoma, to craft a send-off package for councillors after the expiry of their term.

He said the Salary Remuneration Commission (SRC) should be given a chance to harmonise all the salaries and allowances for public officers.

“SRC must act quickly to resolve salary issues in the country so as to avoid frequent industrial action by government workers,” he said.