Orange Democratic Movement party leader Raila Odinga will have to do more if at all he's banking in Mt Kenya region votes ahead of 2022 elections.
Already, a number of senior leaders from the region led by Kirinyaga Governor Ann Waiguru, have endorsed Mr Odinga as successor of President Uhuru Kenyatta.
But 15 MPs from the region, on Sunday rebuked Mr Odinga at Kirinyaga, insisting that he should forget about winning State House race.
The MPs were Munene Wambugu (Kirinyaga Central), Gichimu Githinji (Gichugu), George Kariuki (Ndia), Rigathi Gachagua (Mathira), George Murugara (Tharaka), Ndindi Nyoro (Kiharu), Kimani Ichung’wa (Kikuyu), Jane Kihara (Naivasha), Josphat Gichunge (Tigania East), Michael Muchira (Olojorok), Mary Wamahua (Maragwa) and Benjamin Mwangi (Embakasi Central).
Others were Woman Representatives Wangui Ngirici (Kirinyaga), Beatrice Nkatha (Tharaka Nthi) and Faith Gitau (Nyandarua).
“The BBI is meant to spoil for Dr Ruto and we shall not back it,” said Mr Wambugu.
Ms Ngirici dismissed the BBI as a waste of time and resources and called for its disbandment.
And Mr Ichung'wa said the BBI was meant for reconciling Kenyans and ensure peace prevails but unfortunately it has turned out to be a political outfit meant to create seats for few rich ‘political rejects’.
"The BBI has become useless and it should be disbanded, Dr Ruto is our presidential candidate for 2022," he added.
Recently, the rebel MPs, who support DP William Ruto, got a dress down by President Uhuru Kenyatta, who accused them of sabotaging his administration.