Mudavadi says Uhuru signed deal to support him
Deputy Prime Minister Musalia Mudavadi addresses a rally at Malava municipal grounds in Kakamega County, December 15,2012. Mr Mudavadi said TNA leader Uhuru Kenyatta has agreed to cede his presidential bid in his favour December 18, 2012. JARED NYATAYA
The United Democratic Forum (UDF) party leader Musalia Mudavadi has said Uhuru Kenyatta had agreed to withdraw his presidential candidature in his favour.
Mr Mudavadi said he had signed an agreement with The National Alliance (TNA) leader in the presence of their lawyers. Also present was Eldoret North MP William Ruto, the third pillar of the Jubilee Alliance.
He said negotiations to settle on the Alliance's flagbearer were ongoing and he was confident an amicable solution would be found.
"We will make every effort to nurture this young coalition," he said during a news conference in Nairobi Tuesday.
Mr Mudavadi said UDF had acceded to Mr Kenyatta's request to explain to his supporters the nature of the agreement and make it public.
The Sabatia's MP position comes just hours after TNA delegates rejected the agreement between Mr Kenyatta and himself.
