The Amani National Congress (ANC) party leader, Musalia Mudavadi, has come out to clear the air over his health status that has been a topic of discussion over the last few days.
Mudavadi, who has not been seen in public October 31 when he addressed a series of political rallies while accompanied by other One Kenya Alliance (OKA) principals, dismissed reports that he was ailing.
Speaking to Nation Africa, Mudavadi termed the reports of his ailment as unfounded, adding that he was doing well and very fit.
“Niko salama kabisa. Watu wasiwe na wasiwasi. Niko imara kabisa (I’m very fine. Let people not be anxious. I’m very strong),” he told the Nation.
“In a few days’ time, you will see me. There is no problem. I’m strong,” he added.
On October 29, Mudavadi held a meeting with his OKA counterparts, Kalonzo Musyoka (Wiper), Gideon Moi (Kanu), Moses Wetang’ula (Ford Kenya), and Cyrus Jirongo (United Democratic Party) in Kakamega. He then held roadside rallies afterwards.
But what sparked the speculations about his health status was him skipping Wetang’ula’s party’s National Delegates Conference (NDC) at the Bomas of Kenya in Nairobi on November 4.
He was represented by Kakamega Senator, Cleophas Malala, a move that raised eyebrows.
ANC Deputy Party Leader, Ayub Savula, dismissed claims that Mudavadi was under doctor's instructions to take some time off from active political engagements.
Savula made it clear that Mudavadi was just resting to cool off after a long series of political rallies and other activities and dismissed reports that his party leader was admitted at a city hospital.
“Our party leader is in good health, energetic, and around. He had taken a break because we still have nine months of campaign before the next elections and he has no need to run here and there,” Savula noted.
The outspoken lawmaker revealed that the party and other OKA Principals will embark on vigorous campaigns after officially announcing their flag bearer.
“It is after announcing of the formation’s flag-bearer that we shall then stage vigorous campaigns across the country, both jointly and separately, to drum up support for our presidential candidate,” stated the Lugari MP.
“We will have two months of intensive campaigns and then make further plans that will be informed by the reception we will receive during our campaigns.”
Savula, in a move to confirm that Mudavadi was fit, stated that the ANC party leader is expected to hold some meeting this week before OKA finally makes the big announcement on the way forward.
