Martha Karua, the leader of Narc Kenya, has issued a pointed message to her Wiper Party counterpart, Kalonzo Musyoka, urging him to concentrate on promoting his own candidacy rather than dictating who should lead the Azimio coalition. This response follows comments attributed to Kalonzo in a local newspaper where he questioned Karua’s suitability for the presidency.
In a post on social media platform X, Karua advised Kalonzo to focus on marketing himself and let the voters determine the best candidate. This exchange underscores the ongoing discord between the two politicians regarding the succession plans within the opposition coalition, particularly in the event of Raila Odinga’s departure.
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Kalonzo Musyoka has been actively positioning himself as a presidential contender within the Azimio coalition, challenging government policies and garnering support for his bid through rallies and public appearances. He has also been vocal in his criticism of Karua’s initiatives, such as the formation of Kamwene, a political group representing Mt. Kenya leaders in the opposition.
Despite her absence from Azimio’s official gatherings and political campaigns, Karua maintains her membership within the coalition and asserts her capability to succeed Raila Odinga. However, the rift between her and Kalonzo highlights the internal power struggles and differing visions within the opposition ranks.
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The competition for leadership positions within Azimio is intensifying as Odinga’s potential exit looms large. Other contenders, including former Mombasa Governor Hassan Joho, have also declared their intentions to vie for the opposition leadership role. However, Odinga himself has remained silent on endorsing any particular candidate for succession within Azimio, ODM, or his home region of Nyanza.
As the political landscape evolves and tensions simmer within the opposition coalition, the ultimate decision on leadership succession will rest with the voters, echoing Karua’s call for a democratic process in determining the future direction of the Azimio coalition.
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