Makueni Governor Kivutha Kibwana is a politician under siege as a section of politicians pushes for his ouster from the Wiper party chairmanship position.
Kibwana is accused of undermining Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka.
The Makueni county boss is also accused of frustrating Kalonzo' 2022 presidential bid.
A section of Wiper members claim that Kibwana is dining with Kalonzo's political rivals.
Kibwana's association with governors Alfred Mutua (Machakos) and Charity Ngilu (Kitui) has angered some Wiper members and supporters.
Ngilu and Mutua are perceived as Kalonzo's political enemies.
On Tuesday, Kalonzo held a closed-door meeting with party members in efforts to address issues rocking the party.
According to the Daily Nation, here are Kalonzo's allies pushing for Kibwana's expulsion from Wiper party:
1. Johnson Muthama - former Machakos Senator
2. Gideon Mulyungi - Mwingi Central MP
3. Enoch Wambua - Kitui Senator
4. Patrick Makau - Mavoko MP
The Daily Nation further reports that there is a section of Wiper politicians who are against the push to expel Kibwana.
Kitui Woman Representative Irene Kasalu, Kibwezi East MP Jessica Mbalu, Mwingi West MP Charles Nguna, Kitui Central MP Makali Mulu and Makueni Woman Representative Rose Museo have called for dialogue to tackle issues facing the party.
Kibwana has, however, denied frustrating Kalonzo's 2022 presidential bid.
He has maintained that he cannot be forced to support Kalonzo in 2022.
Governors Kibwana, Ngilu, and Mutua have formed the Peoples Empowerment Movement (PEM) to champion the Ukambani region's development.
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