Jubilee leaders back Wetang’ula
Cord Principal, Moses Wetang’ula (centre), Ford Kenya National Chairman, John Munyes (left) who is also the Senator for Turkana County, Nyamira Senator, Kennedy Mong’are (right) and other leaders during a function to endorse Wetang’ula to vie for the Bungoma County’s Senate seat.
What you need to know:
- Speaking after declaring their support for Mr Wetang’ula, the leaders also said they have been threatened by both Amani and Jubilee coalitions, who want them to support Mr Kombo.
Six Bungoma County Representatives elected on parties allied to the Amani and Jubilee coalitions have declared their support for Cord candidate Moses Wetang’ula in the race for the county’s senate seat.
Mr David Barasa (Kimilili New Ford Kenya), Mr Ben Kipkut (Chesikaki URP), Mr Chrisantus Wechuli (Kimaeti URP), Mr David Fwaro (South Bukusu New Ford Kenya), Mr Jack Kawa (Bokoli (Kanu), and Mr Justus Kibaba (Kibingei New Vision Party) said they are supporting Mr Wetang’ula because he has been at the forefront of advocating for the full implementation of the Constitution.
Amani threats
Kaptama ward boss, Peter Cherui, who was elected as an independent candidate, is also backing Mr Wetang’ula. The former senator is facing Mr Musikari Kombo in the December 19 by election.
Speaking after declaring their support for Mr Wetang’ula, the leaders also said they have been threatened by both Amani and Jubilee coalitions, who want them to support Mr Kombo. No amount of pressure or intimidation will make them change their decision, they said, adding, they are ready to return to the polls.
“We have the mandate of the people. When we are pushed to the extreme, we will go back to the same people to make a decision,” Mr Barasa said.
He said his party leader former Justice Minister Eugene Wamalwa has threatened to have him removed if he continues backing Mr Wetang’ula.
Mr Barasa challenged Mr Wamalwa and the entire Amani coalition to first crack the whip on Governor Ken Lusaka and Kakamega senator Dr Boni Khalwale, who are not supporting Mr Kombo.
Mr Lusaka has said he will remain neutral while Dr Khalwale is supporting Mr Wetang’ula.
