No formulae blocks a mountaineer from ascending to Presidency, says Iria
By The Mountain Journal team
Mt Kenya region should be ready to produce a presidential candidate following strength of 10 million voters.
The region politicians should not be scared to bury their interest for the highest political slot to pave way for others.
Murang’a Governor Mwangi wa Iria said the democratic principles does not bar any from contesting for presidency next year.
Speaking in Gitui village during the burial of Isabel Waruinu Kimani, Iria said following the democratic principle he will vie for Presidency on Usawa kwa Wote party.
“ The votes determine who will be presidency not the night meetings held in hotels. The Mountain region has a bag containing more than 10 million votes enough to send a leader from the region to State House,” said the Governor who declared his interest last year.
He reminded the locals how the late Kenneth Matiba and the retired President Mwai Kibaki contest for the presidency and got the regional support.
The second time governor and a supporter of President Uhuru Kenyatta said he will pick a running mate from some of the presidential contestants.
“ I have the ability to transform the country to greater heights and appeal from the people from the mountain region to rally behind me,” said Iria.
In Murang'a there are more than 600,000 voters and majority will support him.
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