Kalonzo ‘replaces’ Raila as Azimio leader
Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka on Tuesday installed himself as Azimio La Umoja One Kenya Coalition leader, replacing veteran politician Raila Odinga.
Mr Musyoka and leaders of other opposition partner parties made the announcement on the day Mr Odinga was officially unveiled for the African Union Commission (AUC) chairmanship at State House, Nairobi in an event attended by some East Africa Heads of State.
Present at the meeting to oust Raila were Jubilee Secretary General Jeremiah Jioni, DAP-K leader Eugene Wamalwa and ODM’s Embakasi East MP Babu Owino, who was accused by Uganda President Yoweri Museveni- he addressed Raila’s event at State House, Nairobi of meddling in the affairs of the neighbouring country for his association with Ugandan opposition figure Bobi Wine.
“I’m not at State House today because I want to show you that I am the official opposition leader,” Mr Musyoka said.
Similar remarks were made by Mr Wamalwa, who said that Mr Musyoka has taken over the coalition leadership in the absence of Mr Odinga.
“There is no vacuum in Azimio. Kalonzo is the second-highest-ranking member. He automatically takes over the leadership of the coalition,” said Mr Wamalwa.
In a joint press statement, the coalition officials wished Mr Odinga the best his continental bid, while assuring the country that the opposition will continue pushing for good governance.
“While our leader embarks on this new chapter, the Azimio Coalition remains steadfast with a firm commitment and shared objectives of addressing the issues of concern to the people.
We continue to advance the people’s agenda for the socio-economic and political transformation and always build on the foundations laid by our leader,” the coalition said in a statement.
A section of coalition officials has in the last couple of weeks been pushing for radical reorganisation of its leadership in a move seen to target Mr Odinga.
The push for leadership change was being spearheaded by Mr Musyoka, Mr Wamalwa, Peter Munya of Party of National Unity (PNU) and Jubilee Secretary General Jeremiah Kioni.
Mr Musyoka and Mr Wamalwa have separately declared their plans to run for the presidency in the next poll, with insiders revealing plans for the two to fly a joint ticket with the Wiper leader as the flagbearer and DAP-K counterpart as a running mate.
According to Siaya Governor James Orengo, the leadership of the coalition after the exit of Mr Odinga will be determined by the strength of one’s party within the coalition.
“The next Azimio party leader is subject to discussion; however, it must reflect the strength of the party within the outfit. That is not only in the standing orders but also in the Azimio instruments. The ODM party is, by far, a major stakeholder in the coalition,” said Mr Orengo.
He added, “The rules and the standing orders at the national assembly and the senate, nominations in terms of seats of both the houses depend on the strengths of the political parties within the coalition,” he said.
mnyamori@ke.nationmedia.com
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