Outspoken Dagoretti North MP Simba Arati has scoffed at Kisii Deputy Governor Joash Maangi for allegedly misleading the public about his intent.
At Marani on Sunday, the two leaders publicly differed with Maangi insisting that Arati was unfit to be the Abagusii spokesman.
"I want to tell my friend Arati that we have elders like James Ongwae who should speak on our behalf," said Maangi.
But Arati, who is serving on an ODM ticket, dismissed claims that he is eyeing to succeed Governor James Ongwae in 2022.
The flamboyant MP further accused the deputy governor of being a coward adding that he was not interested in Kisii gubernatorial seat.
"My friend here is trying to act like a coward. I never became spokesman just to contest gubernatorial seat.
"I am not interested at all. I will continue fighting for the community at a higher stage," he said.
Last month, Arati was hastily installed as the community spokesman in a function that was skipped by local leaders.