Meru politicians have called for disbandment of the current Njuri Ncheke Supreme Council leadership citing the council's failure to honour elected leaders and engagement in politics.
Led by Meru Governor Peter Munya and Igembe South MP Mithika Linturi, the leaders accused Njuri Ncheke elders of overstepping their mandate by engaging in politics for selfish gain.
The two leaders were reacting to a statement by Njuri Ncheke Council of elders Chairman Paul M'Ethinkia and Secretary General Phares Rutere, warning politicians against drawing the region out of Jubilee.
"If somebody desires to sell himself, he should not do so in the name of Ameru people. If one is a leader in Njuri Ncheke, he should not seek private gain in the name of Meru community. Meru has elected leaders who are mandated to inquire about development. Njuri Ncheke elders should focus on boundary disputes," Munya said.
Expressing similar sentiments, Linturi who is the chairman of Meru MPs forum, termed those opposing the Meru political leaders forum push for more resources from the government as political brokers out to cash in on imaginary political differences.
"The political brokers should know that when we ask for more tarmac roads and water, it is not for our personal advantage. If somebody wishes to represent the Meru people, let them drop off self-imposed positions and vie in the General Election. When elected leaders speak, we speak with authority from Meru people," Linturi said.
He called on the Meru County government to make sure all cultural groups have legitimate leadership since constitutionally, such groups are under counties.
Governor Munya further directed the County Executive in charge of culture to begin the process of gathering all Njuri Ncheke elders for a major conference at the Nchiru Shrine, where elections will be conducted to restore the lost glory of the supreme council.
"Very soon, I will call all Njuri Ncheke elders so that we commence elections in Njuri Ncheke council. We cannot tolerate individuals who appoint themselves and go on to sell our people for self-centred benefits," he said.
But in a rejoinder, Rutere has told off the politicians calling for the council's elections adding the governor has no powers to call for Njuri Ncheke elections.
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