Azimio la Umoja camp could face a real test in the Mt Kenya East region after one of the Governors from the region suggestively gave in on campaigning for Raila Odinga.
This is after Meru Governor Kiraitu Murungi asked his Meru county residents to choose a presidential candidate of their choice instead.
Speaking recently in South Imenti, Kiraitu, who had earlier on joined Raila's Azimio la Umoja camp and vowed to campaign for his presidency, suggestively made a u-Turn and asked Meru residents to support whichever candidate they want as their president.
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According to Kiraitu, his right to choose a presidential candidate of choice should not be taken as if he will force people to vote for his choice.
He said he will not campaign for any preferred presidential candidate in Meru ahead of August general polls.
"I have my right as Kiraitu Murungi to decide who I will vote for. My wife and I will be voting for Raila Odinga. But I haven’t told you to go and vote for Raila. Vote for who you want" stated Kiraitu.
Kiraitu said everyone will be voting secretly in August and even if he forces people to support his choice, they will still have the privacy to vote their choice on the ballot.
While announcing his support for Raila in March, Kiraitu said Raila should consider restoring Mt Kenya East that is currently feeling economically neglected and discriminated
He also promised to campaign for Raila to ensure he garners more votes in the region.
Among the other Meru gubernatorial candidates, Kiraitu will face includes the county's Senator Mithika Linturi who has announced he would be contesting for the seat on a UDA ticket.
Meru Woman Representative Kawira Mwangaza has also thrown her hat into the ring.
