[Lamu governor Issa Timamy. He has defended his administration for the past four years. Courtesy: Daily Nation]
Lamu governor Isaack Timamy has accused his rival Fahim Twaha of plagiarising his manifesto and pledges to Lamu residents ahead of the August polls.
Speaking at Kizingitini in Lamu East on Tuesday, the governor claimed that his opponent had resorted to copying everything that he says and pledges in an effort to win support of the Lamu people.
“I want to tell my opponent (Mr) Twaha to be real and genuine in the promises he makes to the people of Lamu instead of sniffing what I have to say and re-pledging it,” the County chief noted.
He defended his administration for the past four years, saying he has met some of key pledges that he made in the run up to the 2013 general elections.
Timamy further called for peace and unity as the country gears up for the general elections.
“Don’t allow yourselves to be divided by politics. Politicians will come with all sorts of words but remember Lamu is bigger than any individual’s personal interests. Let’s go for leaders who know our problems and who have been there throughout,” he stated.
Mr Twaha is seeking to unseat governor Timamy on a Jubilee Party ticket.