Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko with his outgoing deputy Polycarp Igathe.[Photo/citizentv]
Nairobi Senator Johnson Sakaja has revealed Jubilee’s next plan after following the resignation of Deputy Governor Polycarp Igathe.
Speaking on Saturday, Sakaja said that the Jubilee Party leadership will try to negotiate a deal between Governor Mike Sonko Igathe.
Sakaja stated that Senate will also work to close the gaps in the Constitution that do not envisage situations where the deputy Governor's position is left vacant.
"We know there are some clauses of the Constitution that are not quite clear, we are looking at the law to ensure Nyeri and Nairobi get deputy governors. In Nairobi, we will try and broker a deal,” Sakaja was quoted by Citizen Digital.
Sakaja was speaking during a burial ceremony in Kiambu county.
Mr Igathe on Friday issued a notice of resignation from his position as Sonko's deputy effective January 31, 2018.
"Dear Nairobians, it is with a heavy heart that I resign my seat as elected Deputy Governor of Nairobi City County effective 1 pm on 31st Jan 2018. I regret I have failed to earn the trust of the Governor to enable me to drive admin and management of the county.
"Without fear, favor or ill will I step down to avoid abusing or betraying my oath of office to Kenyans, Nairobians and my family. Thank you for the encouraging support given to me so far," he stated.