You’re a Coward – Governor Lenku Tells Opponent Over Azimio Nominations

Kajiado governor Joseph Ole Lenku on Wednesday traded accusations with his opponent, David Nkedianye.

Nkedianye is seeking to reclaim the governor’s seat on an ODM party ticket.

The public spat started when he (Lenku) accused his competitor of being a coward already crying foul five months before the polls.

Lenku asked his predecessor to focus on strengthening the Azimio la Umoja movement so that he can negotiate for a plum position in government.

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“I am popular on the ground and cowards are already crying foul,” said the county boss during the launch of Universal Health Care Scheme.

He was responding to Nkedianye’s claims that a sinister plot was in play to rig him out of the governor race.

The two have different takes on the nomination process that will used by Azimio.

“Azimio’s goal is to woo votes for presidential hopeful Raila Odinga. ODM and Jubilee parties will field their candidates for other positions. I want to set the record straight,” he said.

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Nkedianye denied claims that he was willing to abandon his gubernatorial ambitions for a position in government.

He told the people that he will not betray them by asking for a position.

“There are rumours that I intend to step down from politics and negotiate for a job in the Azimio coalition set-up. But I cannot betray the people of Kajiado for selfish interests. The residents deserve development-oriented leaders,” said the former governor.

Despite being in Azimio la Umoja which is led by President Uhuru Kenyatta and his handshake partner Raila Odinga, Nkedianye insisted that he will run for governor on an ODM ticket.

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Other aspirants include include Peris Tobiko, Katoo ole Metito and Francis Meja.

The trio is set to battle it out for the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) ticket.