Not in a million times did we ever think that the National Super Alliance coalition (NASA) will ever disagree following their potray of unity.
That is just about to change as some of the affiliates brought out division in the current Embakasi South by-election where they gare gangingh up to fight the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) accusing its leadership of arrogance and lack of a team spirit.
According to Ford Kenya Secretary-General Eseli Simiyu said that some ODM leaders made them gang up against the party.
In addition he said that the ODM leaders should moderate their statements and use friendly language when addressing their partners in the coalition.
However, Ruaraka MP Tom Kajwang’ refuted claims by Ford Kenya saying it is a protest by disgruntled people that they will defeat in the by-election.
While speaking to one of the local daily he said, “Those are just sour grapes. In Nairobi, it’s not just about political parties, but ethnic groupings and turnout. We just need to convince our supporters from across the board to come out and vote for our candidate.”
According to ODM Secretary-General Edwin Sifuna the parties supporting the Wiper candidate,have no influence in Nairobi politics.
Mr Sifuna further added saying ODM still remains the predominant party in the coalition and cannot be defeated by a single party despite been ganged up against.
Kitui Central MP Makali Mulu accused ODM of insincerity, saying the Raila Odinga-led party is happy only when things are going its way but not for the other affiliate parties.
“We will take our big brother head on. If other parties feel the seat should be left for Wiper, why does ODM insist on fielding a candidate? he asked.