Jubilee Party Vice-Chair David Murathe has accused Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko of seeking to block his impending impeachment by nominating Miguna Miguna as his deputy.
Murathe confirmed speculation that Sonko had fallen out with the leadership of the party, stating that the nomination was a move to deflect attention away from his non-performance.
He disclosed that a plan to impeach Sonko was well on course as he maintained that Sonko's 'tantrums' would not derail it.
“Sonko is forestalling his impeachment which has nothing to do with the DG’s position but his administration’s dismal performance. He is covering up his mistakes by trying to divert attention. His nomination of Miguna is of no significance.
“The impeachment will proceed and it has to do with failures to deliver services to the people as was pledged by the party during campaigns. He can throw tantrums but they will have no consequence. We want action and not talking lies,” he declared.
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Following Sonko's nomination of Miguna, top Jubilee leaders opposed the move stating that according to the party constitution the DG nominee had to be a member of Jubilee.
National Assembly Majority Leader Aden Duale advised Sonko to withdraw the nomination as it would take months for Miguna to become a bona-fide member of Jubilee.
“I humbly ask the governor to withdraw the name. He is not a member of Jubilee. Miguna’s citizenship is also in doubt,” Duale stated.
Nairobi Senator Johnson Sakaja maintained that under no circumstances would Miguna become the Deputy Governor.
“Miguna Miguna will not become the deputy governor of Nairobi. Take that to the bank. On this matter, the governor is on his o.wn
“He will not be a deputy governor in 2018, maybe in 2022,” he affirmed.
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