ODM dumps Wiper and will now support Maendeleo Chap Chap candidate in the Machakos senatorial by-election.
The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) party has endorsed John Katuku of Maendeleo Chap Chap (MCC) for Machakos Senatorial by-election slated for March 18, 2021.
In a press briefing on Thursday, ODM Machakos county branch chairman Peter Mutuku pledged the party’s support as the by-election draws closer.
Mutuku declared the position after a meeting with the party’s County leadership comprising of Branch Chairpersons from all the regions eight branches of Masinga, Yatta, Mwala, Kathiani, Kangundo,Matungulu, Machakos Town and Mavoko.
We have resolved to have a cordial working relationship between the two parties – Maendeleo Chap Chap and ODM that will extend beyond the March 18th by-elections.
Hon Katuku said.
Governor Alfred Mutua’s party Maendeleo Chap Chap supported ODM’s candidate Imran Okoth in Kibra by-election that was held in November 2019.
“Today at our ODM County Office the Maendeleo Chap Chap team has visited our office, in Machakos County, to honour their visit, we have resolved that ODM Machakos County and its members will support their candidate while still in our party hence that we are not defecting from our party. Just making a good working relationship. Our relationship will be valid even after the by-election, ” Mutuku announced.
Mutua welcomed the decision saying, “Indeed, this partnership will extend beyond the March 18th by-elections.
