Malala Debunks Resignation Rumors as UDA Secretary General: “Chama Iko Imara”
Former Kakamega senator Cleophas Malala has responded to reports of his resignation from the United Democratic Alliance Party (UDA).
Has Cleophas Malala resigned from UDA
On Tuesday, July 30, a viral letter surfaced claiming Malala had resigned as the ruling party’s secretary general.
According to the letter, Malala had allegedly resigned following President William Ruto’s decision to appoint ODM leaders to his Cabinet.
However taking to his social media page, the outspoken politician termed the viral letters as fake.
Malala urged Kenyans to ignore the letter, insisting that the ruling party was stable and focused on helping Ruto deliver on his promise to Kenyans.
“Ignore propaganda. The party is stable and focused on helping President @WilliamsRuto achieve his agenda for Kenya. Chama iko Imara,” Malala said.
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Spearheaded by Lawyer Joe Khalende, this faction, identifying as ‘founding members of UDA,’ accuses Malala of hindering the party’s advancement and the Broad-Based Government established by President William Ruto and ODM leader Raila Odinga.
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During a press conference on Tuesday, Lawyer Khalende declared himself the new acting Secretary-General and announced that Malala is prohibited from performing any duties for the ruling party.
Khalende also alleged that the former Kakamega Senator is acting as an agent for UDA’s adversaries to weaken the party’s growth.
“Malala has neglected his responsibilities as the SG of the ruling party. The SG’s essential role is to be the party’s spokesperson, organizing and initiating meetings on its behalf. It’s evident that Malala has allied with our opponents, supporting the TAWE movement and agendas that conflict with the ruling party,” stated Khalende.
“He has opposed our party leader and the formation of a broad-based government. I, Joe Khalende, will now assume the role of SG for the UDA party.”
The members contend that Malala has not effectively managed party operations and grassroots elections, which have often been chaotic and subject to court interventions.
They claimed that all UDA entities have been informed of the removal process, which has been underway for several months.
“The effort to remove the problematic individual has been in motion within the party. All party organs are aware and in agreement. We issued a show-cause letter to Malala, but he obstructed the process. Despite the party’s extensive grassroots recruitment and elections, he has hindered the process,” stated Khalende.
Malala Debunks Resignation Rumors as UDA Secretary General: “Chama Iko Imara”
