Politics is all about smart timely moves.
Such calculations require a strong character. Fortunately for ODM, Governor Joho has not disappointed.
Jubilee has William Ruto while FORD Kenya can bank on the fearless Boni Khalwale.
All the mentioned politicians defend their party leaders relentlessly.
However, when it comes to the Wiper Party, Mombasa Senator Hassan Omar has left his Machakos counterpart Johnson Muthama to do the donkey work.
Omar gave Joho space to be what he is today; an opponent that many hate and respect in equal measure. This has made Wiper a lesser party than what it really is.
Omar has realized his mistakes when it is already too late, and is now aping Joho's strategy.
The planned Wiper tour of the Coast region is a replica of Joho’s bid to popularize the ODM Party.
I would not be surprised if he visits the capital city, western Kenya and Eldoret next.
If this is how Wiper is going to carry out its activities then they do not deserve a lucrative offer from Cord.
All this mess is not emanating from party leader Kalonzo Musyoka. It is the likes of Omar who have failed him.
For Wiper to be recognized as a well-rooted party, its key stakeholders must wake up.
Joho's rise is a good thing for the opposition but Omar had to and still has to tame Governor 001 for the sake of himself, Musyoka, Wiper Party and the entire Kenyan democracy.