Gatundu Member of Parliament has been in our headlines for sometime now following his controversial remarks towards president Uhuru and his government.
Well it seems like the central Kenya legislator is tired of been a jubilee member.
While posting on his social media facebook page the MP posted a picture with a Democratic flag with caption, ““To all my detractors out there, let us meet at the grassroots. DP is the party of the region. We leave the others to (Nominated MP Maina) Kamanda,”
However the Democratic Party leaders led by Deputy Secretary General Wambugu Nyamu said they were rejecting Mr Kuria’s move since he had not made a formal application or contacted the DP leadership.
Mr Nyamu further said, “Kuria had publicly indicated he wants to join our party without informing us. He even formed a WhatsApp group named Democratic Party on Friday morning. But he later called the chairman on phone and was welcomed and allowed to publicise the party.”
According to DP National Chairman Esau Kioni the MP had not called him but added that Mr Kuria is welcome to the party.
“Kuria’s support is welcome though according to the law, he would lose his seat in Parliament if he ditches Jubilee formally. There are many other politicians including sitting elected leaders and those who lost in the last election who have shown interest to join DP,” said Mr Kioni.
But he was quick to point out that Mr Kuria may have made his intention public to test the opinion of his supporters.