Gideon Moi Meets Kalonzo, Mudavadi After Talk of Defecting to Raila Camp

Photo of KANU Chairman Gideon Moi (from Left), ANC Party Leader Musalia Mudavadi and Wiper Party Leader Kalonzo Musyoka speaking during a One Kenya Alliance Meeting taken on June 30, 2021.
KANU Chairman Gideon Moi (from Left), ANC Party Leader Musalia Mudavadi and Wiper Party Leader Kalonzo Musyoka at a One Kenya Alliance meeting on June 30, 2021.
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Baringo Senator Gideon Moi on Wednesday, June 30, held a meeting with Wiper Party Leader Kalonzo Musyoka and Amani National Congress (ANC) Party Leader Musalia Mudavadi.  

The meeting came amid reports on the KANU Chairman defecting from the One Kenya Alliance into a new partnership with ODM Leader Raila Odinga.

Gideon had skipped several meetings organised by his One Kenya Alliance co-principals where he is a principal alongside Mudavadi, Kalonzo, and Ford Kenya Party Leader Moses Wetangula. 

Other leaders present in the meeting were Senator Nairobi County Johnson Sakaja, Senator Makueni County Mutula Kilonzo Jnr, Tiaty MP William Kamket, among others.

Photo of a section of the elected leaders of One Kenya Alliance's respective parties taken on June 30, 2021.
Photo of a section of the elected leaders of One Kenya Alliance's respective parties taken on June 30, 2021.
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The Baringo Senator reiterated his commitment to working with all minded political leaders. 

"We will continue to forge solid partnerships with leaders who share our vision for a united and prosperous nation where our people have equal opportunity to thrive in their economic and social endeavours," mentioned Moi.

The meeting he attended comprised of a section of elected leaders from their respective parties discussing ways of strengthening their union in readiness for the 2022 election.

This arises after Deputy President William Ruto hit back at the news of Moi reportedly stated on crafting a 2022 coalition with Raila.

"These people are preparing but I am prepared too. These gentlemen will find it rough," Ruto stated in reply to the Raila-Gideon alliance. 

The UDA Party Leader also challenged his opponents to engage him in development and prepare for a tough race ahead.

“We are going to challenge each other on the platform of issues and development track-record,” mentioned Ruto. 

Political insiders also intimate Gideon was warming up to Raila advice of the former Prime Minister's handshake partner - President Uhuru Kenyatta.

ODM leader Raila Odinga hosted Senator Gideon Moi and Muhoho Kenyatta at his home in Karen, Nairobi taken on April 13, 2021.
ODM leader Raila Odinga hosted Senator Baringo County Gideon Moi and Muhoho Kenyatta at his home in Karen, Nairobi taken on April 13, 2021.
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