The Kenya African National Union (KANU) Party has endorsed Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka as the preferred running mate for Azimo La Umoja-One Kenya Allaince flagbearer Raila Odinga.
In a letter to the coalition’s Deputy President Selection Panel, Senator Gideon Moi-led party said Mr Musyoka is the most suited person for the role.
“It is our considered opinion and strongly believe that Stephen Kalonzo Musyoka fits the bill and is the most suitable individual to deputize Raila Amolo Odinga, ”read a letter from the party .
“It is our sincere hope that this panel will consider and find him appropriate for the position of Deputy President and consequently recommend his selection as such.”
Kalonzo's endorsement comes just a day after the seven-member panel advising Odinga in the selection of a running mate asked affiliate parties to submit their nominees by Thursday, May 5.
"Constituent party members of the Azimio La Umoja One Kenya Alliance that wish to nominate any person for consideration as a candidate for the position of Deputy President to submit the name by April 5," said the panel’s chair Dr. Noah Wekesa
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