- Wanjigi who is hoping to put up a competitive battle against the former Prime Minister for the ODM party presidential flag-bearer position is demanding that the party follows its constitution in the nomination process to ensure fairness.
- The billionaire further threatened to withdraw his contribution to the Orange party.
- Wanjigi has been accused of setting up ODM branches around the country without consulting the national office.
Billionaire businessman-cum politician Jimmi Wanjigi has threatened to ditch Raila Odinga-led Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) if his demands will not be met.
Wanjigi who is hoping to put up a competitive battle against the former Prime Minister for the ODM party presidential flag-bearer position is demanding that the party follows its constitution in the nomination process to ensure fairness, failure to which he would quit ODM.
The billionaire further threatened to withdraw his contribution to the Orange party.
“Why would I stay in a party that does not follow its own laid down rules? I will not. I can assure you that the party will have big problems. You know, we have also invested heavily in this party,” he stated.
Wanjigi’s quest to run for presidency on ODM has been received differently by members of the party. While others have supported his bid, some have deemed the moved as rebellion towards the former Prime Minister.
Wanjigi has been accused of setting up ODM branches around the country without consulting the national office.
