Alfred Keter. [Photo/nation.co.ke]
Nandi Hills lawmaker Alfred Keter has accused nomination losers who are vying as Independents of double standards.
Keter said those who lost in the Jubilee primaries were not expressing goodwill and might cost the party some seats.
“You cannot claim to be supporting the re-election of President Uhuru Kenyatta and on the other hand undermining the party,” he said.
The outspoken MP made the remarks in Njoro, Nakuru County during a thanksgiving for Phillip Rotich who won the JP ticket for Mauche Ward.
The legislator further argued that the independent candidates have no moral authority to direct the President and his deputy William Ruto on party affairs. Keter called on Governor Kinuthia Mbugua to support former Nakuru Town MP Lee Kinyanjui who trounced him in the primaries.
“Mbugua should support Kinyanjui. A good leader respects the voice of the people and if they decide to change leadership one should step down honourably,” he said.