Raila Woes Mount

Eliud Owalo, who quit as CORD Campaign Manager and Aide to Raila

In the wake of the aborted ODM party elections, woes seem to pile up on the CORD leader as his PA and Election Manager Eliud Owalo quit the coalition. This is on the back of his coalition co-principle and his 4th March running mate being snubbed by his party MPs, Senators and Governors when he convened a WIPER meeting in Nakuru. Only three people attended other than Mr. Musyoka, all the others choosing to avoid him.

Cracks within the party seem to be widening as coast region politicians Mishi Juma and Aisha Karisa vowed to quit the coalition. Johnstone Muthama, Senator Machakos has also made similar remarks. The Ababu Namwamba faction in the party is said to be Jubilee leaning too.

Eliud Owalo cited persistent unwarranted attacks from Jakoyo Midiwo as his reason to withdraw his services from CORD and its leadership with immediately. He accused Jakoyo and his ilk of harassing him in pursuant to of their desire to have unlimited and unfettered political support around Raila.