The members led by senate minority leader Moses Wetangula downplayed reports of divisions within the coalition. The members noted that the three party co-principals were united ahead of the 2017 general elections amid allegations of a fall out. Addressing the press before the meeting kicked off at Great Rift Valley Lodge Wetangula who is also FORD Kenya party leader, termed the coalition as stronger than before. He said the meeting was meant to evaluate the coalition mid-term performance in various fields.