Is ODM likely to lose its point man at the Coast?

Brief:

ODM is headed for rough times at the Coast, as it appears that the party’s point man in the region, Tourism Minister Najib Balala, is not pleased with the way party affairs are being conducted and managed. ...more

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1. On Friday October 30, 2009, 23:45 PM , Abdirahman Haji, United States wrote:
  It is unfortunate that Luo leaders do not allow any person to challenge Raila? its time for the learned luo leaders all with professional titles like DR, PROF,.... to break their thick political paradigm wall and act like leaders. If ODM is an only luo political party like DP is for kikuyus, it is bound to fail like FORD. its in the interest of Raila to respect leaders of others communities.

 
2. On Tuesday October 27, 2009, 23:26 PM , tazama, Belgium wrote:
  Poor analytical ability for anybody who believes Hon Najib Balala. Balala is facing a barrage of battles from his own backyard in Coast province. He thought Raila needed to intervene and help him grind his opponents who are increasingly outshining him at Mombasa civic politics and Coastal region as a whole. Sad that when a person is waning politically he vents his anger elsewhere.

 
3. On Tuesday October 27, 2009, 23:14 PM , kazibora, Belgium wrote:
  Let's stop this cheap Balala politics. Luo MPs NEVER asked Ruto to quit ODM because of wanting to contest presidency on ODM ticket. They asked Ruto to quit because of wrecking the party thru endless petty insincere squabbles. Who in ODM ever wanted Ruto not appointed to cabinet? Wasn't it the PNU stalwarts that wanted Ruto kept away? Balala wants Raila to fight his own wars at the Coast! No, No.

 
4. On Tuesday October 27, 2009, 16:40 PM , Ojwang Laula, Sweden wrote:
  This idea of point man is now becoming outdated.In a democratic state its the people who choose their representative and in such a case you could say such a person is the point man but here its the people choice that is showing its self.Balala´s ability to stir his people will be what will keep him relevant.ODM is a dynamic party and not even Raila can take its members for granted.

 
5. On Tuesday October 27, 2009, 7:42 AM , Joseph Nelson Mwanjilwa, Sudan wrote:
  Mr Minister, I support your comments on the goings on in ODM. Democracy must prevail. It is sad to see LUO MP demonising Ruto as if ODM is for luos alone. That is the problem with the luos. They don't see beyond their noses, however educated they are. Raila will never lead alone outside Luo vote. I wonder if Ruto defeats Rail at Kasarani! He might form another party as he is prone to that style.

 
6. On Tuesday October 27, 2009, 6:41 AM , Mechack Maarufu, United States wrote:
  I support Balala's view. The Nyanza MPs must get rid of the mentality of Moi's KANU when Chotara, Shariff and Matano were used to decree unpopular, undemocratic political decisions. What is wrong with Ruto(if he will not be in the Hague), or anyboby duly qualified, vying for the presidential seat? Raila must hold ODM together and attractive to potential buddies. Division, tribalism is not how.

 
7. On Monday October 26, 2009, 22:37 PM , Bondo Ligawa, Botswana wrote:
  Democracy is by the people for the people- Each Political party have Constitution which governs their elections, it is Democratic Right of any member to contest any post so long as he/she follows the laid down procedures, all these hullabaloos we read that so and so should do this and that are also Democratic- Practising Freedom of Speech but leaders must show the right way not to polarise Parties

 
8. On Monday October 26, 2009, 22:09 PM , F Dar, United Kingdom wrote:
  Commendable of Balaala to uphold the Pwani tradition of civilized co-existence & courage in standing up to foreign-instigated internal ,civic & tribal ,in-fighting.The Swahili culture of the Coast is 'inclusive' & has much to teach the rest of Kenya & Eastern Africa.But one can teach only those who want to learn!

 

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