Simba Arati in a past event. A group of ODM supporters from Nyamira now wants him appointed PAC chairman. [Photo|Nation]
The NASA coalition has yet again been subjected to a tough test following the latest push by a section of ODM members to have Simba Arati nominated for Powerful Public Accounts Committee.
With limited posts in the house, NASA affiliates have already dismissed a list of house leadership submitted on Wednesday, as Musalia Mudavadi’s ANC gave tough conditions.
But Raila Odinga’s supporters from Gusii region now want Dagoretti North MP appointed to the powerful watchdog committee as a reward to the community’s loyalty to the Orange party.
“As Gusii people, we demand that Simba Arati is nominated as PAC chair. That is the only way the Gusii people can feel part of ODM,” said Vincent Osumo, a staunch supporter of ODM.
Nominated Nyamira Assembly MCA Carolyn Mogere said: “Arati has represented our community well and we hope we shall get the PAC chairmanship.”
At the coast, Odinga is facing rebellion with MPs challenging the house leadership adding that they were sidelined.
In the last parliament, the post was held by Ababu Namwamba who was later replaced by Nicholas Gumbo upon his ouster.