Kisumu Governor Jack Ranguma has come under attack for claims that he is responsible for the on-going wrangles in Kisumu County Assembly.
There has been division in Kisumu county assembly with one bloc supporting Speaker Anne Adul while the other side is opposing her.
The wrangles had led to the ousting of the speaker, who was reinstated back by the High Court in Kisumu.
House minority leader Edwin Anayo has accused the governor of funding the fights in the assembly.
It is also alleged that the governor has given out Sh 10 million to a Nairobi based lawyer to appeal against the court ruling that saw Adul reinstated back in office.
Speaking to our reporter at his office in Kisumu on Wednesday, Anayo said that a section of the MCAs received Sh 3, 000 each at a private meeting held in the town, in a bid to have them support the appeal against the court ruling.
“It is unfortunate that nine months down the line, we have been fighting at the expense of our responsibilities. Why use the tax payers’ money to fund such fights?” wondered the minority leader.
He challenged Governor Ranguma to stop being part of the scheme to confuse the MCAs and provide leadership and enhance peace in the assembly.
“The governor is the president of this county and should therefore stop using millions in unnecessary legal battles,” advised Anayo.