Is Gatundu South MP Moses Kuria set on ditch the ruling Jubilee Party?
Kuria has in the past had some unpleasant runnings with the Jubilee Party with the most recent one being protests that the Jubilee leadership has neglected the Central region in terms of Development.
Kuria’s latest move to apparently want to quit Jubilee is going to create even more chaos and jitters in the party.
Mr Kuria posted a picture of the party’s flag and lamp symbol and later posted that DP will be the party of choice for leaders in Mt Kenya.
“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,” he posted Friday on one of the post on social media.
A section of the party’s leadership led by Deputy Secretary General Wambugu Nyamu opposed Mr Kuria’s move and affiliation but later retracted their statement.
Mr Nyamu said they were rejecting Mr Kuria’s move since he had not made a formal application or contacted the DP leadership.
“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,” said Mr Nyamu.
He disclosed that Mr Kuria is permitted to promote the party and its stands such as support for the political truce between President Uhuru Kenyatta and ODM leader Raila Odinga.
When contacted, DP National Chairman Esau Kioni said that the MP had not called him but added that Mr Kuria is welcome to the 27-year-old political 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.
If Kuria is to formally ditch Jubilee, will it have any dire consequences to the Ruling Party?