NAIROBI, Kenya – The Democratic Action Party of Kenya (DAP-K) leader, Eugene Wamalwa, has strongly hinted at his party’s impending departure from the Azimio la Umoja One Kenya coalition, citing irreconcilable differences within the alliance.
This move comes in the wake of the Orange Democratic Movement’s (ODM) decision to collaborate with President William Ruto’s administration, a move Wamalwa described as a “betrayal of the highest order.”
Wamalwa’s comments, made during an interview on Spice FM, underscore the growing rift within the Azimio coalition, which was initially formed to challenge the current government.
He questioned the logic of being both in government and in opposition, stating, “You cannot be the incumbent and opposition at the same time. This is where we have reached, and we are in the process of seeing whether we can resolve this issue or divorce.”
The DAP-K leader’s sentiments reflect a broader sense of dissatisfaction among other coalition members.
Notably, Narc Kenya, led by Martha Karua, and the Party of National Unity (PNU), led by Peter Munya, have already issued notices of their intent to exit the coalition.
These developments highlight the coalition’s internal struggles as it grapples with its identity and direction in the face of shifting political dynamics.
Wamalwa’s assertion that Azimio has “lost direction” is a significant critique of the coalition’s current state.
He admitted that the opposition outfit has “sinned against the people of Kenya” but emphasized that efforts are underway to address these shortcomings.
“Very soon, you will hear from us,” Wamalwa added.
The decision by ODM to engage with the government has been a contentious issue, with Wamalwa and others viewing it as a fundamental breach of the coalition’s principles.
“For us, Azimio going into bed with William Ruto is a betrayal of the highest order,” Wamalwa declared.
This move comes in the wake of the Orange Democratic Movement’s (ODM) decision to collaborate with President William Ruto’s administration, a move Wamalwa described as a “betrayal of the highest order.”
Wamalwa’s comments, made during an interview on Spice FM, underscore the growing rift within the Azimio coalition, which was initially formed to challenge the current government.
He questioned the logic of being both in government and in opposition, stating, “You cannot be the incumbent and opposition at the same time. This is where we have reached, and we are in the process of seeing whether we can resolve this issue or divorce.”
The DAP-K leader’s sentiments reflect a broader sense of dissatisfaction among other coalition members.
Notably, Narc Kenya, led by Martha Karua, and the Party of National Unity (PNU), led by Peter Munya, have already issued notices of their intent to exit the coalition.
These developments highlight the coalition’s internal struggles as it grapples with its identity and direction in the face of shifting political dynamics.
Wamalwa’s assertion that Azimio has “lost direction” is a significant critique of the coalition’s current state.
He admitted that the opposition outfit has “sinned against the people of Kenya” but emphasized that efforts are underway to address these shortcomings.
“Very soon, you will hear from us,” Wamalwa added.
The decision by ODM to engage with the government has been a contentious issue, with Wamalwa and others viewing it as a fundamental breach of the coalition’s principles.
“For us, Azimio going into bed with William Ruto is a betrayal of the highest order,” Wamalwa declared.
