Calls by a section of Jubilee Party (JP) politicians for direct nominations for governors and senators seats have angered Kiambu Governor William Kabogo.
Kabogo has vehemently opposed the calls saying that it is not democratic and that aspirants seeking seats should not be picked directly.
The governor says that some aspirants are likely to get an undue advantage through if some seats are given directly to candidates.
Kabogo states that the right to endorse aspirants should be left to party supporters.
“I am against calls by some people for direct nominations and I will rally to reject the calls, he said on Saturday when he issued letters to over 1,300 ECDE teachers at the county headquarters.
According to Kabogo, some politicians want to get the endorsement for elective seats through the backdoor.
Kabogo claimed that those calling for direct nominations are afraid of losing out.
“Those fronting for direct nominations are afraid of losing out and want to use back doors to be endorsed for elective seats,” he said.
The Kiambu governor warned that direct nominations will cause rifts among leaders and supporters.
A section of Jubilee party politicians are calling for direct nominations for governors and senators seats.
The Jubilee party was launched last month and its top leaders President Uhuru Kenyatta assured supporters and those vying for elective seats of fair nominations.
The party said that its nominations will be conducted by the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC).
Political analysts say that fair nominations remains an uphill task for the newly launched Jubilee Party.
According to Peter Ngure, a Kiambu based analyst, the unity of the President Uhuru Kenyatta led party will be determined through nominations.
Sources within the party claim there is discontent among key members in regards to party nominations.
Already several members are said to have ditched the party barely a month after its launch.