United Democratic Alliance (UDA) politicians from West Pokot County have launched a verbal onslaught against the area Governor, John Lonyangapuo, over his recent dalliance with former Prime Minister, Raila Odinga.
The Deputy President William Ruto-allies alleged that the Governor was determined to auction voters to the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) leader after he attended the Azimio La Umoja National Convention at the Kasarani Stadium in Nairobi on Friday, December 10.
The leaders, who spoke at a political rally in the county on the evening of Friday, December 10, argued that Lonyangapuo was guided by personal interest at the expense of the locals who still face a myriad of challenges.
The leaders also asked residents to only vote for United Democratic Alliance (UDA) candidates in the upcoming elections as other parties would not address issues affecting the area.
"Some people want to mislead our people because of their personal benefits. They want to take our people to Azimio La Umoja. We want to tell them that they will go alone because the residents will not follow them," Sigor Member of Parliament, Peter Lochakapong', stated.
The MP added that Odinga had not launched any development project in the area when he served in government, stating that it would be impossible to sell him in the area.
His Kapenguria counterpart, Samwel Moroto, who was also present at the event, mocked Odinga's age saying that he was not fit to serve the country as President.
Lonyangapuo has been at loggerheads with supporters of DP Ruto over his longtime allegiance to the KANU party led by Baringo Senator, Gideon Moi, who is a fierce critic of the DP.
However, the first time governor has ditched KANU and formed Kenya Union Party, an outfit he plans to use to defend his gubernatorial seat.
His move is expected to inflict on the dominance of KANU in its stronghold of West Pokot County, where the party won the gubernatorial and senatorial positions besides other smaller seats.
Ruto's allies are looking forward to capitalizing on Lonyangapuo's rift with KANU to clinch all-powerful political positions in the county which has been in the grip of Gideon Moi's party for the longest time.
