The seven-member panel to pick ODM leader Raila Odinga's running mate now says it's not mandatory for its coalition bigwigs to physically appear for interviews to get the job. In what appears to be responding to pressure from Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka and his brigade, the panel now says interviews would only be available for those wishing to give a presentation before the team. The meeting at Azimio secretariat offices along State House Road was attended by the seven eminent persons, Junet Mohammed (secretary Azimio council), Elizabeth Meyo (secretary running mate selection panel) and Paul Mwangi (the panel’s legal advisor). “The committee shall only consider candidates who are members of the constituent party members of the Azimio la Umoja One Kenya Alliance,” Wekesa said. Pressed for time, several Azimio parties Wednesday convened informal meetings to deliberate on the possible names to submit to the panel before the 24-hour window elapse.

Source: The Star May 04, 2022 21:42 UTC