A top Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) Member of Parliament has pleaded with his constituents to allow him leave his current seat.
In a passionate appeal to his supporters on February 23, Westlands MP Tim Wanyonyi prevailed upon his constituents to allow him go for another bigger seat in the coming 2027 elections.
“Nataka kuwashukuru sana nyinyi watu wa hapa Westlands. Mmenipatia muda mimi nimewhaudumia kama mjumbe wenu na mimi nataka kuomba wakati ujao niendee kiti cha Gavana wa Nairobi. (I want to appreciate you so much Westlands residents for allowing me to serve you as MP and I want to request that next time, I want to go for Governor’s seat?” he said.
“Watu wa Westlands, kuna wengine mnanipenda sana hamtaki niende. Kama mnanipenda, mnisaidie niende na hata mnitafutie kura huko nje. (There are some Westlands people who love me so much that they do not want me to leave. But if you love me so much, please allow and help me go vie for the gubernatorial seat and even help campaign for me),” he pleaded with his staunch supporters.
Mr Wanyonyi’s appeal comes as a section of his supporters from the constituency say they want him to continue serving as their MP.
He was speaking in Nairobi when he was unveiling full year sponsorships to 60 students under his Masomo Bora Scholarship program.
In the last elections, Mr Wanyonyi was staring at eminent victory for the seat of Nairobi Governor until the Azimio coalition killed his bid after prevailing on him to step aside in favour of Jubilee Party’s Polycarp Igathe, who was walloped by UDA’s Johnson Sakaja at the ballot.
This arrangement, has in the past forced ODM leader Raila Odinga to publicly declare that he regrets having been the one who talked Mr Wanyonyi into stepping aside for Igathe.
Mr Wanyonyi has a fanatical following in Westlands and this has easily wafted across the City, with his development record playing a critical role in his fast rising following.