Political analyst Danson Omari now says that Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko's nomination of controversial lawyer Miguna Miguna as his deputy is a retaliatory move.
Speaking on Radio Citizen Friday morning, the commentator revealed that Sonko has predicted a looming impeachment as a result of internal wrangles pitting him and a section of the Jubilee Party leadership and is simply taking precautions.
He said that based on the tribal nature of Kenyan politics, the governor has realized that he will be safe with the backing of opposition-allied Members of County Assembly (MCA) who are likely to rally behind him with Miguna on his side.
"He has predicted an impeachment and needs Miguna who will come with opposition MCAs. These, in addition to those allied to him, will see him overcome the majority who hail from Central Kenya and are allied to the Jubilee side," he revealed.
He said that the county chief is also being battled by forces which do not approve of his leadership and mode of operations and are now seeking his ouster, hence his move to fortify himself behind the outspoken barrister.
"Sonko is being fought by cartels who are not happy with his leadership and needs Miguna who has demonstrated his ability and fearlessness to fight the cartels," he said.
Miguna has, however, rubbished the Thursday evening nomination, saying that he is yet to be consulted on the same.