The Democratic Action Party of Kenya (DAP-K) leadership has warned Kakamega Deputy Governor Ayub Savula that he will take DAP-K supporters to President William Ruto’s camp because of his remarks.
The party has distanced itself from and disavowed Mr Savula’s recent statements about moving to President Ruto’s camp with DAP-K supporters, describing them as personal views and not those of the party.
Former Lugari MP and DAP-K deputy party leader recently hinted at abandoning the Azimio One Kenya coalition in favor of President Ruto’s Kenya Kwanza Alliance. Mr Savula said in Lugari that the Jubilee Government had irritated him by supporting Ruto’s bid, forcing him to switch his allegiance from the UDA party leader to ODM boss Mr Raila Odinga in the August 9, 2022 elections. However, the DAP-K has instructed the DG to stop making false statements on behalf of the party.
In a statement, DAP-K Secretary General Mr David Eseli Simiyu threatened Mr Savula that the party would take firm action against him if he did not stop his “theatrics.” “Following a national executive council meeting in Nairobi, DAP-K wants to reassure its Kakamega county and Western Kenya region members that we are firmly in the Azimio One Kenya coalition and will discharge our role as the minority and opposition effectively,” he said.
He stated that the DAP-K does not want to be a part of the Kenya Kwanza Government and is content with its role of keeping it in check.
Dr Simiyu stated that any attempts to contact the party’s NEC members in order to coarse, cajole, or bribe them into joining Kenya Kwanza would be strongly discouraged.
“If any member wishes, they may leave DAP-K officially and join the other camp in order to avoid severe action by the party,” he said.
Dr. Eseli also urged DAP-K members to maintain party discipline, noting that the party will take disciplinary action against any member who violates its Constitution, the Kenya Constitution, the Political Parties Act, or any other relevant laws.
