Raila tells city ODM reps to avoid chaos in assembly

ODM leader Raila Odinga has urged the party's Nairobi MCAs to exercise discipline and unity in assembly affairs.

He advised the legislators to conduct themselves with decorum and avoid violence when solving issues.

“You are honourable members. You must exercise a high level of discipline and conduct yourselves with decorum. You must be role models to those aspiring to become leaders tomorrow,” Raila said.

He spoke on Tuesday when he held a consultative meeting with party MCAs at a Nairobi hotel.

Raila urged the newly appointed Minority leader David Mberia to ensure equal representation of party MCAs in the committees of the assembly to avoid conflicts.

Raila said the MCAs should carry out their roles to ensure effective delivery of services to the people.

“We fought so hard for devolution and we should not make it fail by frequent wrangling. You must defend it at all costs,” he stated.

ODM secretary general Edwin Sifuna called on the MCAs to work together as a team for better services to the people.

“You are a strong team and this was evident during the just concluded by-election in Kibra,” Sifuna said.

“I want the new Minority leader  to be open and transparent in discharging his duties to avoid causing dissatisfaction among members."

Nairobi ODM chairman George Aladwa reiterated the need for loyalty among party members for the growth of the party.

“For ODM to move forward and form the next government, loyalty is paramount. We should have respect for the party leadership and respect decisions they make,” he said.

Minority leader David Mberia said he is up to the task."In my capacity, I will ensure that there is equity, transparency and unity among the members,"he said.

The immediate former Minority leader Elias Otieno pledged to support his successor in the interest of the party.

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