ODM leader Raila Odinga has endorsed Nairobi politician Wangui Ng’ang’a for a top post in Nairobi County.
Ng'ang'a is seeking a parliamentary seat in the 2022 race though she is yet to announce the specific seat.
The ODM leader has said women will play a critical role in his campaign for the 2022 State House race and he has appealed to both ODM and Jubilee women leaders to work together in order for him to succeed in his fifth bid for Presidency.
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Speaking in Nairobi at the Kenyatta International Convention Center while addressing over 5,000 women from Mt Kenya who reside in Nairobi, the former Prime Minister hailed Wangui Ng’ang’a as a courageous and visionary woman leader who deserves to be in a top leadership position in the Capital City.
“This woman Wangui Ng’ang’a is a great asset and I’m happy to be in the same camp with her for our 2022 State House race. She deserves a top seat and I support her political ambitions,” said Raila.
The former Prime Minister has said ODM and Jubilee parties will ensure all elective seats in Nairobi goes to the coalition that they seek to form.
Wangui popularly known as Miss B has welcomed Raila’s endorsement saying she’s ready to hit the campaign trail and ensure the ODM leader clinches the presidential seat in the 2022 polls.
“I’m ready to campaign for Baba next year as we aim to sweep all elective seats in Nairobi for the handshake team. I will also be on the ballot as I seek to represent the people of Nairobi in Parliament,” she said while addressing the women congregation.
Ng’ang’a vied for the Nairobi Woman Representative seat in the 2017 polls but she narrowly lost in the Jubilee nominations.
