By Barrack Muli.
Kitui Governor Charity Ngilu has intensified her call for Kalonzo to join Azimio la Umoja and support Raila’s bid terming his efforts to run against Azimio as “wishful thinking”.
Speaking to thousands of delegates drawn from across the county today, Governor Ngilu said all dynamics now dictate that Kalonzo should join Azimio to draw a working agreement with next government and guarantee the region benefits from the national cake.According to Ngilu,
Mr. Musyoka has been focused on his Ukambani political backyard that has inadequate numbers to propel him to the country’s top seat noting that his candidature will needlessly disadvantage the community.
“Kalonzo has been trotting around Ukambani counties only. Our votes as a region are not enough to guarantee his win and our only way this time as a community is to support former Prime Minister Raila Odinga”. She said.
Ngilu advised Kalonzo to disregard politicians keen to misadvise him for their selfish political gain leaving him in the cold after the elections.
The Governor called on Kalonzo to swallow his pride and come up with a working formula with Raila ahead of the polls saying it would be regrettable for Mr. Musyoka to be out of the government for the third time noting it will only hurt the Kamba community.
Ngilu further took a swipe at DP Ruto terming him the number one enemy of devolution in whose hands Kenyans cannot afford to entrust the country’s top leadedrship.“Those seeking presidency cannot be people known to oppose any reforms keen on strengthening devolution”. Ngilu said.