[Raila Odinga and Kalonzo Musyoka in a past event. A source within the coalition claims that Kalonzo Musyoka is against swearing-in plan. Photo/Nation]
Ex-Vice President Kalonzo Musyoka is said to be opposed to taking oath of office despite pressure from NASA supporters, reveals a senior lawyer within ODM party, who spoke in confidence.
With slightly less than 48 hours to Raila Odinga and Musyoka's inauguration, NASA postponed the event, a move that has been widely criticised on social media.
"With the absence of Kalonzo Musyoka, who would have been sworn as deputy, Wiper asked for delay until his return," read a statement by Salim Lone.
But according to the source, Kalonzo is opposed to the move on grounds that it would jeopardize his reputation along with Raila adding that he prefers a moderate approach.
Further, he says, Kalonzo wants all constitutional means to be explored for the sake of unity, a similar opinion held by Raila.
"He is concerned about his reputation and that of Raila given their vast international network. He prefers a moderate approach with everything confined with constitutional framework."
The last minute call to postpone Tuesday's event caught members of secretariat by surprise with Oduor Ongwen admitting that the decision was arrived at by principals.
"I understand the dejection and I am also in that situation. We were just about to announce the venue before we were called by principals,' wrote Ongwen on Kenya Patriotic Movement WhatsApp Group.