ODM leader Raila Odinga. [Photo/ Courtesy of RO]
NASA presidential candidate Raila Odinga has intervened in the conflict between his running mate, Kalonzo Musyoka, and Machakos Senator Johnson Muthama. The feud between the Wiper leader and the senator, once very close friends, started after the Machakos gubernatorial primaries. Muthama accused the former vice president of interfering in the nominations to rig in Wavinya Ndeti and ensure Bernard Kiala lost. Kalonzo has denied the allegations. After receiving an ultimatum from Kalonzo, Raila has now told Muthama to respect the Wiper leader. On Sunday, Kalonzo has asked Raila to choose between him and the Machakos senator. Raila called Muthama on phone and delivered the message, sources told The Star.“Raila has personally spoken to the senator and asked him to work with Kalonzo,” a Raila advisor told The Star. Muthama had said he would not defend his seat on the Wiper ticket, and vowed not to support the party’s candidates.