Former Central Imenti MP Gitobu Imanyara. Photo: The Star/the-star.co.ke
Former Central Imenti MP Gitobu Imanyara has ditched ODM for Maendeleo Chap Chap which is headed by Machakos Governor Alfred Mutua.
Mutua who was elected on a Wiper Party but has had a rough relationship with his former party leader Kalonzo Musyoka, who is also a co-principal in NASA.
Gitobu who has been a long time ally of ODM leader Raila Odinga said he ditched the orange party after in-depth consultation with the people of Imenti Central.
He said he received the blessing of the Njuri Ncheke elders who support his political move.
"In 2013 poll, I vied for senator on an ODM ticket but this time round the elders have told me to vie under Maendeleo Chap Chap. Its leaders have shown good relationship by campaigning peacefully and its structures are good, unlike other coalitions which are filled with fracas and abuses," he said.
Will this move affect NASA's prominence in Meru County?