Embattled Machakos Governor Alfred Mutua could be sent packing if a by-election is conducted as ordered by the Court of Appeal, political analyst Peter Ngure has said.
Ngure observes that Mutua will be sent home if his appeal in the Supreme court is dismissed.
In an exclusive interview with this writer on Sunday, Ngure said Mutua is walking on a tight political rope and that his fate will be determined by the Supreme Court.
"Mutua's only hope for political survival is the Supreme Court," Ngure said.
Ngure observed that former Kathiani MP Wavinya Ndeti will easily trounce the Maendeleo Chap Chap party leader in a by-election.
He noted that Mutua's recent political actions might not work for him in case of a by-election.
The political pundit said Mutua's focus on his 2022 presidential bid instead of serving the Machakos locals will hamper his re-election in case of a by-election.
The analyst added that Mutua does not have the numbers at the Machakos County Assembly, a situation that works against him.
"The MCA's, majority who have been at loggerheads with Mutua are likely to push for his defeat in a by-election," Ngure said.
The analyst said Mutua's political ambitions could be cut short or revived basing on what the supreme court will rule.
Mutua has filed an appeal at the Supreme Court challenging the appellant court's ruling that nullified his victory.
Mutua says he remains the Machakos Governor pending hearing and ruling on his appeal.
The Maendeleo Chap Chap party leader has been quoted blaming his woes on some powerful politicians.
Meanwhile, Mutua's rivals have welcomed the Court of Appeal's ruling, saying that the Maendelo Chap Chap party leader did not win in the 2017 general election.