By S, KNA
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua’s, Democracy for Change Party (DCP) has suffered a setback in Mbeere North after its frontrunner in the upcoming by-election Duncan Mbui quit the party over what he termed as betrayal.
This was after the former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua’s party decided to drop Mbui and instead support the candidate fronted by the Democratic Party (DP).
Consequently, Mbui who is also Evurore Ward MCA has secured nomination ticket from former CS and Economic Advisor to the President, Moses Kuria’s Chama Cha Kazi (CCK) party.
Mbui, who had recently hinted at an independent bid, will now run as the official CCK candidate, effectively replacing DCP’s presence on the ballot.
The formal announcement came on Tuesday during a public rally in Ishiara Market where CCK Party Leader Moses Kuria presented Mbui with the party nomination certificate.
Mbui accused DCP of shortchanging him and attempting to kill his political ambition by allowing some political leaders from the area dictate the choice of opposition candidate.
Mbui who has been traversing the whole area popularizing DCP said he had come to the conclusion that the party was being run as a members’ club being controlled by a few individuals instead of allowing party democracy to thrive.
Kuria called on voters to reject clan-based politics that had made the area lag behind in terms of development by failing to elect leaders based on their ability to deliver.
He urged constituents to instead evaluate candidates based on their policies and ideologies, while exuding confidence that Mbui will clinch the seat.
He promised to energize Mbui’s campaign, saying he was the best bet for the region in spurring development.
The move by DCP to drop Mbui has rattled some leaders including Manyatta MP Gitonga who is a close ally of Gachagua, who vowed to continue supporting him despite jumping ship.
”I believe in fairness and I will stand with Mbui who has invested heavily in our party and popularized it in the area,” he said.
Ends…. /Politics/Mwangi/Ngala
Photo caption
Duncan Mbui who is eyeing Mbeere North MP seat in the upcoming by-election.
