Machakos senator Johnson Muthama has refuted claims that Coalition for Reforms and Democracy (Cord) is on the verge of splitting ahead of the 2017 elections.
Speaking during a fundraiser at AIC Bomani Church in Machakos on Sunday, Muthama said that Cord is intact and keen on 2017.
He said that Cord principals are united and that claims of splitting are mere rumours.
“Cord is intact and those spreading rumours of a split are on only rumour mongering,” he said.
Muthama added that the coalition is consultations on who will be its flag bearer come 2017 elections.
The Machakos senator asked supporters to be patient adding that the flag bearer will be announced soon.
Siaya senator James Orengo said that Cord will name its candidate soon.
He asked supporters not to be confused by speculations being spread in sections of the media.
Cord is under pressure from supporters and members to name its 2017 presidential flag bearer.
Sources within the coalition say that the presidential candidate might be unveiled early next year.
There have been claims that Cord is reaching out to other parties to form a ‘super’ alliance that will unseat the Jubilee government in next year’s elections.
Both Cord principals Raila Odinga, Kalonzo Musyoka and Moses Wetangula have declared interest to be the coalition 2017 flag bearer.