How Kalonzo Tried To Trick Nairobi Police Boss To Disrupt Jubilee NDC
This is as he threatened to cancel the ongoing bipartisan talks between Azimio and the Kenya Kwanza coalitions over rogue members of the Jubilee Party.
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Wiper Party Leader, Kalonzo Musyoka on Monday, May 22 claimed that the Azimio la Umoja coalition put Nairobi Regional Police Commander Adamson Bungei through a test to see whether or not he would disrupt the Jubilee Party National Delegates Convention (NDC).
This is as he threatened to cancel the ongoing bipartisan talks between Azimio and the Kenya Kwanza coalitions over rogue members of the Jubilee Party.
Speaking at Ngong Racecourse during the party's National Delegates Convention (NDC), Kalonzo demanded that the rebels who were kicked out during the NDC should seek re-election from the people under their newfound party outfits.
He noted that through seeking a fresh mandate from the people, it would show that they hold multiparty democracy in high regard.
Wiper party leader, Kalonzo Musyoka and Azimio la Umoja leader, Raila Odinga in conversation on May 2, 2023. /FACEBOOK.KALONZO MUSYOKA
"If you want bipartisan talks to continue, from today those who have left Jubilee should accept to hold by-elections in their respective areas if they respect multipartyisim," Kalonzo said.
The Azimio principal alleged that the coalition attempted to trick Bungei into scuttling the NDC which was initially opposed by the Kanini Kega-led Jubilee faction, which would have prompted the Raila Odinga-led coalition to order its bipartisan team to pull out of the talks.
Kalonzo however noted that security was provided at the event, with any disruption threatening the cancellation of the talks and the subsequent return of weekly demonstrations.
"Today, someone named Bungei has passed a small test, we had set for him a very serious test to come and disrupt this meeting and then tomorrow we would have instructed our people to pull out of the bipartisan talks and go back to the streets.
"However he has said that he brought in heavy security and it is out of respect because you cannot dishonour the fourth President of the Republic of Kenya, Uhuru Kenyatta. So on the part of respect, we give a tick," he added.
Kalonzo further threatened to stop the talks if the Jubilee faction led by Kega will hold their NDC.
"We shall leave it to them so that they know they don't believe in plural democracy," he said.
Backing up Kalonzo was Raila, who threatened to resume bi-weekly demonstrations if the talks do not address the high cost of living, the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) server issues, and the independence of political parties.
"We said the talks should be one month and we're now left with 14 days. If the bipartisan committee cannot reach a solution on the cost of living, the servers and freedom of political parties, we shall go back to the streets. We will not be intimidated," he said.
The 14-member Bipartisan Committee comprising Azimio la Umoja and Kenya Kwanza Parliamentarians on Wednesday, May 17 tasked six members with discussing the reconstitution of the IEBC.
Kenya Kwanza Alliance will be represented by Kakamega Senator Boni Kwalwale, Bomet Senator Hillary Sigei and Kibewzi West MP Mwengi Mutuse. Azimio will be represented by Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna, Kitui Senator Enoch Wambua and Suba North MP Millie Odhiambo.
“The IEBC question is a common issue to both teams, we have discussed and agreed that it’s one of the utmost importance and we will prioritize it,” said Amollo.
The team returned to talks on Wednesday, May 10 following a week-long standoff in terms of negotiations.
Azimio had given a timeframe of 30 days, but Kenya Kwanza had opposed their timeline for two weeks and tripled it to 90 days before both teams agreed on a favourable timeline.
"As Azimio, we had given a timeframe of 30 days and Kenya Kwanza 90 days. We have however agreed to constrain that time to 60 days, the more urgent issues to be dealt with within the first 30 days," Amollo addressed at the time.
