Luhya Council of elders have
sensationally claimed that Deputy Prime Minister Musalia Mudavadi was duped by Uhuru
Kenyatta into defecting from ODM hoping
to benefit incase Uhuru Kenyatta and William Ruto were barred by the ICC cases.
Led by
Former Cabinet Minister Burudi Nabwera, the elders said those who promised to
back Mr Mudavadi if he ditched ODM were still firmly in the race with only a
few months to the elections.
Nabwera
said they have unanimously agreed to back Prime Minister Raila Odinga as he is
the only Presidential aspirant with a national appeal.
He said
Mr Mudavadi disregarded their advice not to quit ODM, saying many Luhya MPs
have deserted him.
“Mudavadi
is even forced to hire Isukuti dancers to welcome him and keep him company
whenever he tours other parts of the country. He is supposed to be welcome and
cheered by people from those areas,” he said.
Nabwera
who was former President Moi’s stalwart urged the Luhya community to vote for
leaders who would bring change.
“We
want to support someone who can bring change and ensure our community is part
of government,” he said.
“And
the only presidential aspirant who can bring change to our community is Prime
Minister Raila Odinga” he added.
