[Nyali MP Hezron Awiti. Photo/SoftKenya]
Wiper party leader Kalonzo Musyoka has slammed Nyali MP Hezron Awiti, after he defected from the party.
Awiti who was Wiper's national treasurer, cited favouritism and frustration in Wiper, as he seeks to vie for Mombasa governorship post.
Awiti defected to Vibrant Democratic Party (VDP), saying Wiper favoured his rival, senator Hassan Omar Hassan, who also aims to unseat incumbent Ali Hassan Joho.
Kalonzo said Awiti made a big mistake defecting, since Wiper had planned for free, fair nominations, between Omar and him.
"I wish him well, but I want to say that he made a very big mistake. Wiper favours nobody and our nominations will be free, fair. Wherever he is, all the best for him, but Wiper is still the best for him,'' Kalonzo said, Wednesday.
Speaking during JKL show, the Nasa co-principal indicated Wiper would field a gubernatorial candidate in Mombasa, to battle it out with ODM's, Joho.