Westlands MP Tim Wanyonyi has officially declared his intention to contest for the Nairobi gubernatorial seat in the 2027 elections.
Speaking on Tuesday, February 11, Wanyonyi stated that he had initially planned to run for the seat in the last elections but stepped aside due to coalition agreements.
However, the MP made it clear that this time, he is fully committed to the race.
"During the last elections, I wanted to contest for the Nairobi gubernatorial seat but because of the coalition, I was told to wait. However, this time I have decided that I will pursue that seat to the end," he declared.
Wanyonyi emphasized that the office belongs to the people and incumbents should accept change when the electorate demands it.
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"And after declaring that, let no one be worried because if you are in office, the office is not yours, it belongs to the people. When the people want to replace you, just accept and move on," he added.
The declaration came hours after ODM Chairperson Gladys Wanga denied that former Prime Minister Raila Odinga endorsed Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja for reelection in 2027.
According to the Homa Bay Governor, Raila only wished Sakaja well in his work being that he is currently the county boss.
Wanga added that the party would allow all candidates interested in the gubernatorial seat to contest for the party ticket fairly.
"No one can deny Babu to contest for any seat in the party. What Raila said is that he wanted Nairobi to remain strong and be run well. It had nothing to do with 2027.
"When 2027 will come, everyone who will be interested in the gubernatorial seat will present themselves and a party primary will be done to pick the candidate that the residents want," she said.
