KALONZO: Raila Odinga Has Violated Our Agreement

By Owino Nyakiti

Wiper Leader, Kalonzo Musyoka. (PHOTO: Courtesy)

Wiper Democratic Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka on Tuesday March 1, asked ODM Party leader Raila Odinga to honour 2017 National Super Alliance (NASA) coalition agreement to back him for president even as they engage in talks for Azimio and One Kenya Alliance (OKA) partnership.

While addressing the press, the Wiper leader insisted that if at all there will be talks, they must be structured and all-inclusive under the understanding of equal partnership.

Kalonzo said Odinga has an option of abiding by the terms of the agreement or has the option of choosing to act in utter defiance of the agreement and thereby compounding the trust deficit.

"As we begin the fresh round of political negotiation in our country, I have been compelled to release this document due to the often said statement that I am an ‘indecisive kingmaker’ and that ‘I would be a fool to support Raila Odinga for the third time’. In the articles of agreement, principal H (Raila Odinga) agrees in a public MOU to serve for one term and publicly endorse principal Q (Kalonzo Musyoka) as the presidential candidate for 2022,” said Kalonzo.

Kalonzo however, said Odinga remains a brother with whom they have worked in absolute good faith to bring true democracy to the country.

"Raila remains a brother with whom I’ve labored with in absolute good faith to bring true democratic change to our country. I am ready to work with him again, I urge that as we engage in fresh negotiations, this document forms the basis of such negotiations.” added Kalonzo.