Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka in a past event. Former Kwale Woman Rep Zainab Chidzuga wants him to ditch NASA. (Photo/nation.co.ke)
Former Kwale Woman Representative Zainab Chidzuga has urged Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka to ditch the Raila Odinga led National Super Alliance (NASA).Chidzuga who lost re-election in the August 8 general election argues that Kalonzo will make a political comeback only if he ditches NASA.Speaking to journalists in Ukunda Town on Thursday, the former Raila Odinga close ally said that Kalonzo has been duped by Raila several times and that it is time for him to quit and chart his political future.She said that the former Vice President (VP) is a potential leader and will be wasting is wasting his leadership ambition if he chooses to remain in opposition.Chidzuga claimed that Raila has been using Kalonzo to champion his own political interests."Kalonzo Musyoka is a respected leader and he should realize that being in NASA is not adding any value to him as a principled politician," he said.The former Woman Rep warned Kalonzo against clinging on Raila saying that the former Prime Minister (PM) will betray him again.She said that Kalonzo is a principled politican adding that his name is being soiled by NASA politicians who thrive in violence."I know Kalonzo because I have worked with him and to my understanding he cannot support violence or threats to a duly elected government ," she said.The former Woman Rep asked Kalonzo to stand firm and make a decision for the sake of Kenyans and his Kamba community.Chidzuga at the same time rubbished Raila's threat to swear himself as president on December 12, 2017.She dared Raila to swear himself in saying that the former Prime Minister will be dealt with according to the law.Chidzuga asked NASA supporters to ignore Raila claiming that he is desperate for power after losing in presidential election.Pressure has been mounting on Kalonzo to abandon Raila after he failed to clinch the presidential seat.