Malindi Member of Parliament Aisha Jumwa has accused politicians from the Coast of turning against her over selfish interests.
Jumwa said the leaders, particularly from Kilifi County, have been standing with her as she fought off expulsion attempts from the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM), but abandoned her over her ambition for governor's seat.
The vocal MP in May announced her bid to succeed incumbent Governor Amason Kingi who is serving his second and final term.
“They supported me when ODM wanted to discipline me but stopped when I declared my interest to vie for Kilifi gubernatorial seat,” the vocal MP said as quoted by Sunday Nation.
Among notable leaders who have lately not been seeing eye to eye with Jumwa are; Kilifi Woman Representative Gertrude Mbeyu, Magarini MP Michael Kingi, and his Kilifi North counterpart Owen Baya.
The trio had followed Jumwa to Deputy President William Ruto's camp, but made an about-turn after ODM threatened to discipline them.
Baya, who faced similar accusations of rebellion against ODM, said he defended Jumwa from expulsion from the party since they both come from the same region.
“Jumwa has a different political ideology from mine but I supported and defended her since she belongs to the Coast region, and anyone who offends coastal residents has also offended me,” the Kilifi North MP said.
He maintained that even though he associated with Ruto for some time, his heart and loyalty was always in the opposition outfit.
“I have been loyal to ODM and no one can dispute that because never in my time did I dispute any party resolutions," added Baya, who has declared interest to succeed Kingi.