NASA coalition seems not satisfied with their initial nominee who was from wiper and have further sent governor Sonko a second nominee from ODM. The coalition seems to have taken over Nairobi politics and charging to have one of their own in the contested seat in the countries capital.
The move comes a day after ODM Secretary General Edwin Sifuna stated that the party had not sent any letter to Governor Sonko for consideration when choosing a deputy and further adding that the NASA coalition was long dissolved, the coalition has refuted the claims and further forwarded another nominee to Nairobi Governor Mr Mike Sonko for consideration as deputy governor to stamp the deal.
Mr Sifuna, had led Seven ODM MPs to a church service in Nairobi’s Embakasi South Constituency on Sunday and dismissed Mr Magaya’s letter saying Nasa ‘died’ on January 30, 2018, when Mr Odinga was crowned the people’s president at a mock swearing-in ceremony at Uhuru Park.
“We did not send any name for the deputy governorship position because we do not want to be associated with the mess that happened in Nairobi,” he said adding; “There is no Nasa. It died long ago.”
Ms Rahab Wangui Ndambuki (Wiper) was first to be nominated and on Monday, Nasa chief executive Norman Magaya notified Governor Sonko of nominee Jane Muringi Wangui (ODM).
In the letter, Mr Magaya acknowledged their first one to Mr Sonko on January 10.
“I know the mindset of our principals. As far as I am concerned, Nasa is alive and is there to stay for as long as it takes,” he said. “This morning (Monday), Mr Odinga instructed me to do another letter to Mr Sonko, which I did.”
Mr Magaya described Ms Muringi as “academically and professionally well-grounded with vast experience in management of public affairs”
She grew up in Embakasi North where she went on to vie of MP, so the Nasa boss said she understands the people’s needs and aspirations and “will be a great complement to you (Mr Sonko) as you deliver on your promises and manifesto”.
He added that she is keen on details and dynamic as she has organisational experience.
Mr Magaya had written a letter to Governor Sonko of the coalition’s desire to have Ms Ndambuki deputise him.
The letter triggered disquiet in the coalition that brings together former Prime Minister Raila Odinga of ODM, Kalonzo Musyoka of Wiper Democratic Movement, Musalia Mudavadi of Amani National Congress and Bungoma Senator Moses Wetang’ula of Ford Kenya.
Mr Sifuna, who led Seven ODM MPs to a church service in Nairobi’s Embakasi South Constituency on Sunday, dismissed Mr Magaya’s letter saying Nasa ‘died’ on January 30, 2018, when Mr Odinga was crowned the people’s president at a mock swearing-in ceremony at Uhuru Park.
“We did not send any name for the deputy governorship position because we do not want to be associated with the mess that happened in Nairobi,” he said adding; “There is no Nasa. It died long ago.”