By Andrew Kariuki
The Amani National Congress (ANC) has clarified that its founding party leader Musalia Mudavadi is no longer a member of the party, stating that he and his team formally exited and joined other political formations.
In a statement, the party said it had already invited Mudavadi and his allies to reconsider their positions and rejoin ANC, but indicated it would respect their decision should they choose to remain in their current political affiliations.
“Should they choose otherwise, given that many now hold office-bearer positions elsewhere, we respect their decision and wish them well,” the party stated.
ANC emphasized that its identity remains intact despite the departure of its founding leadership, underscoring that political parties are sustained by their members rather than individual leaders.
“For the record: Parties belong to their members, not to their leaders. The party endures,” the statement added.
The clarification comes amid ongoing political realignments, with Mudavadi having joined the Kenya Kwanza coalition, where he currently serves in government.
The development signals ANC’s attempt to reaffirm its independence and continuity as a political entity following the exit of its founding leadership.
