Former Ikolomani MP Bonny Khalwale yesterday said he will not leave New Ford-Kenya party for ODM. Khalwale dismissed claims that he was set to defect to ODM ahead of Ikolomani by-election."The era of people defecting from one party to another went with Kanu and anyone thinking on those lines is living in history," said Khalwale. Khalwale said that MPs from Western province will soon issue a statement declaring their support for his re-election. The IIEC has set May 23 the date for Ikolomani by-election.
The commission, in a gazette notice directed parties wishing to participate in the by election to finalize their nominations by April 21. The commission will receive nomination papers on April 27 and 28. On Wednesday, Speaker Kenneth Marende issued writs declaring the Ikolomani seat vacant.
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