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Jubilee and CORD in war of words over defection by opposition leaders

Former Commission for the Implementation of the Constitution Chairman Charles Nyachae (left) and Kilifi North MP Gideon Mung’aro during the launch of Jubilee Party at Kasarani on Saturday. [PHOTO: BEVERLYNE MUSILI/ STANDARD]

NAIROBI: Jubilee and CORD leaders have differed over the defections by some Opposition governors and MPs to Jubilee Party.

Even as Jubilee insisted the defections have dealt a blow to the Opposition’s chances in the next General Election, CORD argued that the shift in political allegiances was ‘inconsequential’ and unlikely to have any impact on its future political prospects.

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