ODM PARTY

Raila, Uhuru want to block my presidential bid - Wanjigi

Wanjigi said he must be on the ballot come August 9.

In Summary

• Wanjigi accused the two of planning to do whatever it will take to stop him.

• He noted that the last time DCI raided his home, he wanted to call for a special National Delegates Congress.

FILE IMAGE: Tycoon Jimi Wanjigi.
ODM TICKET: FILE IMAGE: Tycoon Jimi Wanjigi.
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ODM presidential aspirant and businessman Jimi Wanjigi has accused his party leader Raila Odinga and President Uhuru Kenyatta of working hard to stop him from vying for office.

Speaking on Tuesday, Wanjigi accused the two of planning to do whatever it will take to stop him.

"Mr Odinga is in cohort with President Uhuru Kenyatta and they want to stop my presidential bid by whatever means but I will not be a coward," he said.

Wanjigi insisted that the summons he received from the Directorate of Criminal Investigation coincide with the ODM party National Delegates Congress set for February 25.

He noted that the last time DCI raided his home, he wanted to call for a special National Delegates Congress.

"I had warned of my party leader with the help of Uhuru Kenyatta were using DCI to harass intimidate and silence me."

The businessman called on the Orange party to embrace all and let democracy prevail.

Wanjigi said he must be on the ballot come August 9.

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