Lamu Governor Issa Timamy has been appointed as the new leader of the Amani National Congress (ANC).
This follows the resignation of Musalia Mudavadi, who was appointed as Prime Cabinet Secretary by President William Ruto.
Timamy was appointed as the ANC Council Bureau’s acting leader on Thursday, October 27, according to a statement released by the party.
“H.E Musalia Mudavadi relinquished his position as ANC Party Leader following his nomination as the Prime CS. The ANC Party wishes H.E Mudavadi God’s blessing in his service as Prime Cabinet Secretary and heartily welcomes Gov. Issa Timamy into his new role as Party Leader,” the statement read in part.
The announcement came a day after parliament approved the names forwarded for vetting by President Ruto.
Mudavadi’s resignation is in accordance with Article 77 (2) of the constitution, which prohibits any appointed State officer from being a member of a political party.
The constitution also forbids a state officer from working in any other capacity.
