Karen MCA David Mberia has been replaced with Parklands Ward MCA Jaffer Kassam as the county assembly majority chief whip.
According to a letter by ODM executive director Oduor Ong’wen dated October 31, 2016 Kassam will take up the duties previously executed by Mberia.
“The party has received recommendation from its leadership in the Nairobi county assembly regarding the changes therein to make its leadership responsive and effective. It has recommended that you, Hon. Jaffer Kassam, assume with immediate effect the position of the majority whip,” the letter reads as quoted on Nairobi News.
Speaking to journalists, Kassam welcomed the decision and accepted the position vowing to ensure that no member of Cord will go against the coalition’s interests under his watch.
“I will whip these members if they do not follow what the coalition recommends. You will see changes as we are going the same direction from now on,” he said.
But speaking separately on Tuesday, Mberia laughed off the News adding that it is members who elect their leaders.
Mberia denied receiving any letter ordering him to shed off his duty.
“That is all nonsense. I am irreplaceable and let anyone dare say he has taken over my office and my roles,” he said.