CORD and Jubilee in scramble for Mudavadi ahead of 2017 election

AMANI leader Musalia Mudavadi (left) with COTU Sec. Gen. Francis Atwoli during the Khwisero Girls Secondary school's fundraiser organized by COTU on August 20th, 2016 to buy a school bus. Leaders present accepted to form a unity of purpose which will see one candidate named a flag bearer from the region. Mudavadi said he is ready to work with any opposition party or coalition to form a formidable team that will win the next general election against the ruling Jubilee. Oparanya on his part said he will support Mudavadi's presidential bid if he would emerge the best among those in CORD coalition. [Photo:Chrispen Sechere/Standard].

Amani National Congress leader Musalia Mudavadi appears to be the man of the moment. In  western Kenya, his presidential candidature was the subject of discussion this weekend as rival coalitions tried to woo him to their side.

CORD co-principal Moses Wetang’ula welcomed the decision by Mr Mudavadi to join hands with the coalition to dethrone President Uhuru Kenyatta but warned him against seeking to be declared the Opposition’s presidential flag bearer.