[Opposition leaders in a past rally. Ukambani leaders says Kalonzo Musyoka is the only candidate with realistic chances to beat Uhuru Kenyatta. Photo/the-star]
A section of Ukambani leaders have urged Opposition alliance NASA leaders to back Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka's Presidential bid, the Star has reported.
Led by former Lands Cabinet Secretary Charity Ngilu and Makueni Governor Kivutha Kibwana, the leaders argued that Kalonzo is the only candidate within NASA who stands a realistic chance of beating President Uhuru Kenyatta in the August polls.
"The best leadership in our nation will now be seen by Kalonzo and I working together. Nasa principals must agree that there is need to have the best so that the country can move forward," Ngilu said on Tuesday.
On his part, governor Kibwana lauded Ngilu for joining forces with Kalonzo.
"We are supporting Kalonzo not based on hisethnicity but because he has what it takes to bethe president Kenya needs. We are glad that Kalonzo and Ngilu have sat and decided to work together," he stated.
The NASA Presidential ticket has attracted political heavyweights including: Raila Odinga (ODM), Kalonzo Musyoka (Wiper), Musalia Mudavadi (ANC) and Bungoma Senator Moses Wetangula of Ford Kenya Party.