President Uhuru Kenyatta was on Thursday warned that his legacy was at risk following the fallout between Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko and his deputy Polycarp Igathe.
Woodley Ward MCA Mwangi Njehia told Capital FM News that the President should move with haste to resolve the disagreements so as to avoid tarnishing his legacy.
“These are minor differences which can be resolved. And also as Jubilee Party, we know that our faithful President Uhuru Kenyatta will act on the same to reconcile them. To fulfill his dream of a legacy, for example, Kibaki left the Thika Superhighway, what will President Uhuru leave? He wants to leave a legacy in Nairobi.
“If he wants to fulfill his agenda for Nairobi, he must reconcile these two guys no matter what.” he was quoted.
On the other hand, Ngara Ward representative Chege Mwaura supported calls for consultations but did not put too much emphasis on the County duo on reconciling.
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“We have assured the Governor that we are with him not that we are taking sides but because of the interests of the county. We have consulted and we are of the opinion that he continues to consult further.
“He is back in Nairobi and he is also going to meet some of the leadership of the Party and other key stakeholders when it comes to governance of the City. Whatever direction, whether there is reconciliation or they fail to do that, the most important thing is the business of the County," Mr Mwaura stated.
Earlier on Friday, Mr Igathe resigned as the Deputy Governor of Nairobi stating that he had failed to earn the trust of Governor Sonko.
Following the surprise announcement, President Kenyatta reportedly sent a message to the Nairobi Governor asking him to concentrate on service delivery after his deputy resigned.
According to The Star, Sonko called the President and briefed him on the resignation of Igathe after which the Head of State urged him not to relent in his quest to make Nairobi a better place.
"Sonko is a personal friend to President Uhuru Kenyatta and Deputy President William Ruto. They talked at length. Uhuru urged Sonko to focus on service delivery,” a source was quoted.
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