President Uhuru Kenyatta on Sunday denied allegations by Opposition leader Raila Odinga that he was paying off National Super Alliance (NASA) leaders to join Jubilee Party.
Through his Spokesman, Manoah Esipisu, the President explained that politicians joining Jubilee from the Opposition were doing so on their own will and for the benefit of their followers.
“It is condescending to assert that one can only change their political allegiance when bought. I can assure you that no money has been used to influence anyone.
"There are pressing needs of the people that the President is busy addressing. No penny would be spent on such,” he stated.
[caption caption="File image of State House Spokesperson Mr Manoah Esipisu "]
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Mr Esipisu made the remarks following claims by Mr Odinga that the Jubilee Party has set up a "Defectors’ Fund" to finance the buying of leaders from the Opposition.
The former Prime Minister alleged that Jubilee was taking money from the public to finance the fund.
"People seeking individual gain have correctly identified that Jubilee is the place to go. We will not waste time trying to stop them. In fact, we are aware that Jubilee has set up a Defectors’ Fund to finance the buying of leaders and losers and create the impression that there is an exodus from NASA.
“Of course the money is being stolen from the public and it is the reason the economy has stagnated and nearly all workers are on strike,” Odinga stated.
He, however, promised that the situation will change once he takes over the government and delivers Kenyans to 'the promised land'.
“Change is coming to Kenya this time around. Before this change can come, there will be a lot of drama. Many will fall by the wayside. Many will fall for the good things in Pharaoh’s court and forget that we were leaving Egypt for Canaan," he stated.
So far, a number of high profile leaders have ditched the Opposition coalition for President Kenyatta's Jubilee Party.
Some of the high profile defections include; ex- Governors Peter Munya (Meru) Isaac Ruto (Bomet) and John Mruttu (Taita Taveta), David Nkedianye (Kajiado) and ex-Senator Hassan Omar (Mombasa).
[caption caption="President Uhuru Kenyatta receiving ex-Kajiado Governor David Nkedianye"]
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[caption caption="President Uhuru Kenyatta and ex-Bomet Governor Isaac Ruto"]
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[caption caption="President Uhuru Kenyatta receiving ex-Meru Governor Peter Munya"]
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[caption caption="President Uhuru Kenyatta and ex-Mombasa Senator Hassan Omar"]
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