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Atwoli: There will be no room for ‘begging politicians’ in 2022 polls

Cotu secretary general Francis Atwoli and ODM leader Raila Odinga with other leaders during the burial of soccer legend Joe Kadenge at Gisambai Secondary School in Hamisi, Vihiga County. [Standard]

Central Organisation of Trade Unions (Cotu) Secretary-General Francis Atwoli has hit out at elected leaders from the Western region who have decamped to support Deputy President William Ruto and blamed them for jeopardising efforts to unite the community.

To curb 'political prostitution', the Cotu boss said plans are underway to come up with a list of candidates to be voted for come 2022 General Election from the MP seat to the Presidential candidate.

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