Former President Uhuru Kenyatta, through the official Jubilee Twitter handle has responded hour after being withdrawn from Jubilee Leadership position.
In a statement, the Jubilee party noted that the Party Leader H.E. Uhuru Kenyatta can summon a meeting of any organ of the Party at any time as provided for under Article 10 of the Party Constitution.
“In this respect, kindly note that the special NDC scheduled for 22nd May, 2023 is on unless otherwise communicated officially via the official party communication channels.”
The party shared a section of Jubilee’s constitution to prove that what Kanini Kega and other rebel did was in vain.
Here is part of the Jubilee party constitution, and of interest is number 5
The Party Leader shall:
1. Be the overall Leader of the Party and the symbol of unity.
2. Oversee, coordinate and supervise the implementation of the Party manifesto by the national government, county governments and their respective agencies under the Jubilee Party.
3. Issue directives for the performance of specific acts or omissions thereof in furtherance of the objectives of party or fulfilment and compliance with party manifesto, programmes, values and ideals.
4. Offer leadership, political direction and guidance to the Party at all times in the discharge of its mandate.
5. Promote political harmony and shall have overall authority over the other officials and members of the party.
6. Chair all meetings of the National Delegates Convention.
7. Preside over the Party Parliamentary Caucus.
8. Promote political consultation, engagement and co-operation with other political parties and coalitions.
And that the Party Leader may attend or summon a meeting of any organ of the party at any time.
Jubilee’s response:
In the response to Kanini Kega’s overthrowing President Uhuru and replacing with Sabina Chege, the Jubilee party note that the Party Leader has overall authority over all Party Officials and Party Organs.
That the Jubilee Party Constitution does not envisage a situation where a rebel group can evict a Party Leader from his position.
That the rebels group is being commandeered from State House.
That Kenya Kwanza has shown blatant disrespect and disregard to multiparty democracy
That among the list of demands tabled by Azimio is a call by the illegitimate regime to stop the assault on rival political parties.
That by commanding his troops to attempt to hijack the Party Leader position on the same day that Azimio is protesting against his regime, Ruto has confirmed to Kenyans that he does not care about the dialogue.
That William Ruto’s coup in Jubilee proves that he is an individual obsessed with absolute power and settling political scores.
That instead of attempting to capture Jubilee, he should capture the cost of living, the cost of electricity and basic commodities, the weakening shilling among other core issues he promised to address if elected.
That official communication on Party matters is done through the official platforms by the Secretary General and at the Party Headquarters.
That the rebel group’s meetings in clandestine locations, the subsequent minutes and resolutions are null and void
That the official record at Registrar of Political Parties is the source of truth as to who are the officials of the Party.
That oficials appointed by State House are illegitimate, just like the regime that is sponsoring their take over bid.
