Speaking at Maanzoni Lodge in Machakos on Friday during his party's Parliamentary Group and National Executive Council meeting, Mr Wetang’ula said the push to have Cord declare its presidential contestant was being spearheaded by Deputy President William Ruto. He said Mr Ruto is claiming the coalition is not united because they have not chosen someone who will vie for the top post. Mr Wetang’ula said Cord has internal mechanisms to deal with the matter and that they are waiting for the perfect time. “The narrative of Cord nominating a candidate has become a singsong of William Ruto and those who think like him. Secretary-General Eseli Simiyu said action will be taken against Turkana Senator John Munyes, Lunga Lunga MP Khatibu Mwashetani and Turkana East MP Nicholas Ngikor.

Source: Daily Nation November 25, 2016 16:22 UTC