Devolution Cabinet Secretary Eugene Wamalwa has said the Luhya community will remain united ahead of the 2022 general election.
Speaking on Saturday at Bukhungu stadium, Wamalwa said the presence of ANC leader Musalia Mudavadi and his Ford Kenya counterpart Moses Wetangula proved that the region was united.
He lauded the two, for proving wrong those who had predicted their absence at Bukhungu Stadium.
"Those counting on our division are going to be disappointed because we are going to be more united than ever. The die is cast in the western region," he said.
"Today we have proven wrong the prophets of doom ... those who were counting on Musalia and Wetang'ula not turning up. I am so proud of you, my brothers, because we have proven that the Mulembe family is united," he said.
However, COTU Secretary General Francis Atwoli, in his speech at the function, claimed he called and convinced Mudavadi to attend the Bukhungu function.
The remarks were made as Atwoli scolded Mudavadi for not following up on his 2016 Luhya kingpin coronation.
"Both Musalia and Wetangula are my products. These two are not thieves but if you walk with Ruto you will be left behind. The only way to get a seat is through the BBI," Atwoli said.
"Musalia should ditch his Ruto associations. You are an economist but you will not be able to change this country’s economy with those roadside statements you make. You need to be in government," he added.