Former Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) Governors David Ole Nkedianye (Kajiado) and
John Mruttu (Taita Taveta) are set to ditch Opposition Leader Raila Odinga for President
Uhuru Kenyatta's team.
Nkedianye's spokesman, Kasaine ole Meikoki is reported by the Star indicating that a deal had been finalized adding that the Governor was making final preparations ahead of his defection.
The Spokesman noted that the former Governor had been offered several incentives before they reached an agreement.
"They told him to withdraw the pending election petition against Lenku and then he will be offered a cabinet secretary position after October 26.
Former taita taveta governor john mruttu has also ditched odm for the rulling coalition
Addressing the media on Saturday, Mruttu confirmed that talks were in place and he would soon be moving to Jubilee.
"The presidential campaign team has approached me concerning the issue and am in talks with the ruling party to join their team. I have widely consulted my followers and they have positively welcomed the move," he stated.
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John Mruttu (Taita Taveta) are set to ditch Opposition Leader Raila Odinga for President
Uhuru Kenyatta's team.
Nkedianye's spokesman, Kasaine ole Meikoki is reported by the Star indicating that a deal had been finalized adding that the Governor was making final preparations ahead of his defection.
The Spokesman noted that the former Governor had been offered several incentives before they reached an agreement.
"They told him to withdraw the pending election petition against Lenku and then he will be offered a cabinet secretary position after October 26.
Former taita taveta governor john mruttu has also ditched odm for the rulling coalition
Addressing the media on Saturday, Mruttu confirmed that talks were in place and he would soon be moving to Jubilee.
"The presidential campaign team has approached me concerning the issue and am in talks with the ruling party to join their team. I have widely consulted my followers and they have positively welcomed the move," he stated.
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