Kisii Senator Chris Obure has accused Cord leader Raila Odinga and opposition leadership for neglecting Kisii region and failing to champion development in the area.
Speaking in Nairobi on Friday, Obure said Kisii leaders decided to meet President Uhuru Kenyatta and Mr Ruto after ODM failed to champion development in Kisii.
“It is a fact that the Cord leadership has taken too long to listen to us. That is why we have decided to work with the government to realise development, especially in infrastructure, in Kisii,” said Obure.
Obure denied claims that they have joined Jubilee and insisted their meeting with the president only discussed development issues.
However, Obure who is the chairman of the region’s ODM affiliate parties said they will not hesitate to defect if people demand it.
"As things stand now, we are still in our respective parties. But later, if the people of Kisii ask us to move, we will have no choice but do so,” said Obure.
The president and his deputy meet Obure, Kisii Deputy Governor Joash Maangi, and other eight MPs from the region. Former Constitution Implementation Commission chairman Charles Nyachae was also present.