Machakos Governor Dr Alfred Mutua in a past event. Political analyst Peter Ngure notes that Mutua could displace Kalonzo as the Kamba political king-pin. [Photo/standardmedia.co.ke]
Machakos Governor Alfred Mutua could soon displace Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka as the Kamba political king-pin after his (Kalonzo) move to skip NASA leader Raila Odinga’s Tuesday swearing in, political analyst Peter Ngure has said.
Ngure argues that Kalonzo’s Tuesday blunder gives Governor Mutua a political mileage in Ukambani region.
In an interview on Thursday, the Kiambu based political analyst and commentator noted that Mutua could capitalize on Kalonzo’s political blunder to stamp his authority as the next Kamba leader.
Ngure adds that Ukambani locals are angry at Musyoka and now perceives him as a person who cannot be entrusted with leadership after his Tuesday betrayal.
“It is a double political tragedy for Kalonzo because apart from his 2022 presidential bid hanging in balance, he is likely to lose grip of Ukambani as the political kingpin,” he said.
Ngure notes that Kalonzo’s move to skip Raila Odinga’s swearing that had been publicized and supported by supporters in NASA strongholds was a blunder that he will live to regret.
"I think Kalonzo Musyoka dug his own political grave on Tuesday and should be ready for the consequences thereafter," he added.
Ngure noted that it will be difficult for the former Vice President to redeem himself and still command his authority as NASA deputy leader and Kamba political kingpin.
Kalonzo has been considered as the Kamba community leader for decades now but the emergence of governor Mutua and his political tactics could see him displace him
Ngure observes that it will be difficult for Kalonzo to compete with the likes of Mutua in 2022.Kalonzo snubbed Raila Odinga’s Tuesday swearing-in as the people’s president at Uhuru Park.
Kalonzo alongside ANC leader Musalia Mudavadi and Bungoma Senator Moses Wetangula skipped the swearing in.
The three NASA principals have since been under attack and criticism from NASA supporters and politicians who have labelled them traitors.
On Wednesday, Kalonzo defended his absence saying that unavoidable circumstances made him not to be present.
The Wiper leader said that he is ready to take oath as Raila’s deputy anytime.
Raila took the oath despite the government warning that had termed the event illegal and highly treasonous.
The government has since launched a crackdown on NASA politicians who planned and administered the Tuesday oath with the arrest of Ruaraka MP T.J Kajwang who played a leading role in the swearing in.
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