CORD MPs dismiss Kalonzo, say only Raila can compete with President Uhuru in 2017

Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka addresses supporters at Caltex grounds in Likoni on Sunday. Mr Kalonzo has been in South Coast to mobilise supporters to register as voters. [Photo: DENNIS KAVISU/Standard]

Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka's pronouncement that he should be CORD's presidential flag bearer has sparked debate in the Opposition.

Western region MPs Raphael Otaalo (Lurambi), Andrew Toboso (Butere) and John Naicca (Mumias West) said the pronouncement was ill-timed.