Raila betrayed Coast voters, say MPs as they vow to ditch ODM
Kilifi North MP Owen Baya, his Magarini counterpart Michael Kingi, former Malindi MP Willy Mtengo and other Coast leaders address journalists in Malindi last year. Coast leaders have accused ODM leader Raila Odinga of betraying them over his stand on the proposed revenue-sharing formula. PHOTO | FILE | NATION MEDIA GROUP
They pointed an accusing finger at four MPs from Nyanza who voted for the new formula, hence denying the Coast more money.
The MPs termed the rejection of the amended proposed revenue sharing formula as a historic win, saying had it been adopted, it would have widened the gap of marginalisation in the country.
Mr Sharif regretted that the party they had supported for a long time had turned its back against them at their time of need.
Coast leaders have accused ODM leader Raila Odinga of betraying them over his stand on the proposed revenue sharing formula and parliamentary jobs.
The lawmakers on Thursday stated that despite their unwavering political support to the Orange party over the years, they have been constantly neglected and left on their own on important national issues.
