Written By John Mutiso 📝
Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka has dropped his presidential bid and rejoined Raila Odinga’s Azimio la Umoja-One Kenya Coalition.
Kalonzo is set to take up the Chief Cabinet Minister that was offered to him by Raila Odinga when he named Narc Kenya party leader Martha Karua as his running mate on May 16.
Speaking during a press conference accompanied by his running mate Andrew Sunkuli and Kanu Boss Gideon Moi, Kalonzo affirmed his support for the Raila-led Azimio adding that he is ready to campaign and deliver victory in the August 9 elections.
“After wide consultations with the party leadership, clergy and the professionals, I have decided to accept with humility and appreciation my nomination as the chief minister in the Azimio One Kenya coalition,” he said.
The Wiper boss claims to have rejoined Azimio and postponed his presidential ambitions after listening to everyone, including the dumb and ignorant, and deciding that he is best suited there.
“I have come to the realization that the future of our nation is on our shoulders. I have deferred my dreams to run in the August elections. In my concentration, I have listened to everyone including the dumb and ignorant,’ he said.
The former vice president congratulated Martha Karua on her appointment as Raila’s running mate in his presidential campaign.
“I congratulate my sister Martha Karua on her nomination as the Deputy President nominee of the Azimio la Umoja-One Kenya coalition. I assure Martha of my full and unequivocal support,” he added.
At the same time, Kalonzo expressed gratitude to Kenyans who supported him when he declared his candidacy for president.
“I stand here as a proud Kenyan. I acknowledge the goodwill I have received from those Kenyans who appended their signatures to allow me to run for the presidency,” he said.
Kalonzo urged Kenyans to vote for Raila Odinga saying the alternative choice of candidates was unthinkable and unacceptable.
Last month, Raila Odinga named Martha Karua as his running mate and nominated Kalonzo to the Chief Cabinet Minister position.
However, Kalonzo declined the offer and decided to run for president on his own, naming Andrew Leteipa Sunkuli as his running mate.
