Unease as ODM demands DP slot, 50pc share of State posts
Multiple sources say ODM Deputy Party Leader Simba Arati kicked up a storm, to the chagrin of...
The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) has maintained its demand for a 50/50 sharing of government positions, with the Deputy President slot going to the ODM. ODM Deputy Party Leader Simba Arati, Kisii Governor, initiated a contentious debate during a closed-door retreat of leaders in Naivasha. His demand caused discomfort among some delegates, particularly those from Mt Kenya who felt it was disrespectful to Kenya Kwanza counterpart, Prof Kithure Kindiki.
Despite murmurs and dissatisfaction, no one walked out of the meeting. The ODM's proposed running mate, Wycliffe Oparanya, aims to counter Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna's rising political influence in the Western region. National Assembly Leader Junet Mohamed confirmed that Arati raised the DP position issue but clarified that there was no fight or walkout.
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