Makueni Senator Mutula Kilonzo Junior has insisted that the choice of Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka as the running mate of ODM leader Raila Odinga is not negotiable.
Speaking in Wote Town in Makueni County on Sunday, Kilonzo said they will not allow their Wiper party boss to take any other position other than the DP.
He said Kalonzo has sacrificed enough for Raila and deserves to be rewarded.
The Senator maintained that Kalonzo will not attend any interview that seeks to find Raila's suitable running mate.
“Kalonzo can't do the exam while he is the marking scheme. We have said Kalonzo won't attend the interview on Monday if the chance is given to any other person, kitaumana,” he said.
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The Wiper party has been demanding the running mate seat which they say should be handed to Kalonzo owing to the votes he will bring on board.
So far, the selection panel has shortlisted several candidates from a list of 20 applicants.
Among those shortlisted are Musyoka, Sabina Chege (Jubilee Party), Martha Karua (NARC Kenya), Charity Ngilu (NARC), Peter Kenneth (Jubilee Party) Gideon Moi (KANU) Ali Hassan Joho (ODM), and Stephen Kipkiyeny Torus (National Liberal Party).
Others are Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Peter Munya, deputy ODM leader Wycliffe Oparanya, and Nakuru Governor Lee Kinyanjui
Political aspirants have until May 16 to present the names of their running mates.
