Malava by-election: DCP candidate withdraws in favour of DAP-K’s Seth Panyako

The Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP) has withdrawn its candidate Edgar Busiega in the upcoming Malava Parliamentary by-election, in favor of the Democratic Action Party of Kenya (DAP-K) aspirant Seth Panyako.

While making the announcement on Thursday, DCP deputy party leader Cleophas Malala said the United Opposition struck a consensus to field one candidate against the UDA candidate in the November by-elections.

Malala said it was important for the opposition to head to the November polls united, if they are to clinch the seat.

“By the time I have conceded, it is after I have assessed his abilities, and indeed established that I am leaving Malava in safer hands,” said Busiega.

Panyako, on his part, stated: “Na ni juhudi ya kila Mkenya kupigania kuchukua hili taifa na kulirudisha kwenye mikono ya wananchi. Na hii itafanyika kama tunashinda kiti ya Malava na ile ya Mbeere, na ile ya Magarini.”

Malala chimed in: “Na viongozi wetu wote wamekubaliana kwamba hatuwezikuwa tunajiita United Opposition na kwa kiti ndogo kama ya ubunge, tunapigana wenyewe kwa wenyewe. Tumefanya scientific research, tukapata kwamba ndugu yetu Panyako, ako juu kidogo.”