Opposition chiefs sign deal to formalise new coalition Nasa
What you need to know:
The new alliance brings together the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM), led by Raila Odinga, Wiper party, led by Kalonzo Musyoka, Ford-Kenya, led by Moses Wetang’ula, and Musalia Mudavadi’s Amani National Congress (ANC)
Nairobi. Four opposition chiefs have signed an agreement creating a new political coalition, the National Super Alliance (Nasa).
The agreement is largely a framework of operations and highlights seven key pillars under which the coalition’s agenda will be anchored.
The agreement did not contain any deal on power sharing or how to nominate a joint presidential candidate.
The new alliance brings together the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM), led by Raila Odinga, Wiper party, led by Kalonzo Musyoka, Ford-Kenya, led by Moses Wetang’ula, and Musalia Mudavadi’s Amani National Congress (ANC).
While formalising the new alliance, the opposition leaders did not unveil any power-sharing agreement.
Meanwhile, Deputy President William Ruto has dismissed the show of unity by leaders of the National Super Alliance (Nasa).
The deputy president has said the opposition chiefs only want to remove the Jubilee administration in order to get power but not to develop the country. Addressing a rally in Kaloleni, Kilifi County on Wednesday, Mr Ruto said the opposition leaders are only interested in sharing political seats.
He said unlike the Jubilee Party which is keen on developing the country and had the interests of Kenyans at heart, the DP said Nasa is only keen on sharing positions.
“The difference between Jubilee and the opposition is as clear as day and night. While Jubilee is for [the] development of the country, our competitors are only good [at] empty rhetoric and organising demonstrations,” he said.
The deputy president urged Coast residents to join Jubilee and re-elect its leaders during the August polls.
He vouched for Mr Kisao Kahindi, an aspirant for the Kaloleni Constituency seat, to be the Jubilee candidate.
“Mr Kisao should join MPs Gideon Mung’aro and Mustafa Iddi to make a formidable team to enable Jubilee win in Kilifi,” he said. Although Mr Iddi and Mung’aro were elected on an ODM ticket, they have since defected to Jubilee.
On Wednesday, the two said Jubilee belongs to Coast residents, has a national outlook and has helped develop the region. (NMG)
