By Mujidu Victor
Kalonzo has declared to back up Raila in the Azimio-Oka coalition by dropping his presidential ambition and vowed to support deliberately his workmates. He, therefore, accepted with gratitude the position given in the Azimio-Oka team as the chief minister.
Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka has departed back to the Azimio-Oka Coalition after going through an utmost silence that astounds most of his supporters.
Kalonzo’s quest to fight for the presidential seat ended today following his final remarks that One Kenya Alliance (OKA) had a solid vision to achieve and that there was a need to seek partners to incorporate and work together as people with the same goals.
He has however accepted the chief minister position given by the Azimio-Oka coalition team once reached a consensus with the Azimio team before deciding to ditch the coalition seeking to run for the presidency.
In his press briefing at his Karen residence, Kalonzo stipulated that due the wider talks with the Wiper Party principals, clergy, and other professionals made him shift back to the Azimio pact with no more hesitation.
“After wide consultation with the party leadership, clergy and professionals I have decided to accept with humility and appreciation my nomination as a chief minister in the Azimio-Oka coalition when we form the next Government,” said Kalonzo.
Kalonzo promised Kenyans that he has rolled into the Azimio-Oka coalition as a member for life, throwing his massive weight into supporting Raila Odinga to become the next president.
He congratulated the Azimio-Oka presidential running mate Martha Karua and promised to work together in achieving their ambitions.
“I wish to congratulate my learned sister the honorable Martha Wangari Karua senior council on a nomination as the Deputy President nominee of the Azimio la Umoja-One Kenya coalition party and assuring her my full support in their presidential wing,” added Kalonzo.
However, Kalonzo emphasized economic growth and education enrollment as the prioritized agendas in the Oka coalition and that needs a united Government for implementation.
