Wiper Party Leader and Azimio co-principal, Kalonzo Musyoka, was notably absent from the Executive Summit of the Azimio One Kenya Coalition Party on Tuesday, January 30.
Eugene Wamalwa, the DAP-K party leader, addressed the media after the meeting however revealed that Kalonzo had prior engagements in South Sudan, preventing his attendance.
Wamalwa conveyed Kalonzo’s apology and assured that the meeting proceeded with his blessing.
“Absent with an apology was the Honorable Stephen Kalonzo Musyoka who is currently in Sudan for other engagements but who spoke to our leader this morning and sent his apologies, and the meeting went on with his blessing, and his views were incorporated,” Wamalwa stated.
The meeting was attended by prominent figures including Raila Odinga, Martha Karua, Eugene Wamalwa, Mwangi Wa Iria, and Wycliffe Oparanya.
Also in attendance were Peter Munya, Jeremiah Kioni of Jubilee, Nderitu Murithi, George Wajackoyah of Roots Party, and Opiyo Wandayi.
During the meeting, ODM party leader Raila dismissed speculations of a split within the opposition coalition.
“There has been a lot of speculation in the media that Azimio is splitting and convening meetings which have not been held; that is all trash media propaganda,” Raila asserted.
Narc Kenya party leader Karua, who also read the coalition’s statement, highlighted that they had engaged in a robust discussion, agreeing on various strategies and tactical positions.
She further emphasized that Azimio remains united, committed to shared values, including accountability, integrity, public participation, good governance, respect for the rule of law, social justice, and non-discrimination.
Karua also mentioned that the Azimio coalition plans to strengthen its constituent parties through member recruitment drives, delegates conferences, and PG and NEC meetings.
“All constituent parties have committed to pursuing a common program of action that addresses the challenges the country is going through and advance and defend the gains of democracy,” Karua said.
