A section of leaders from Embu County has condemned what they termed as premature succession politics that will bring animosity among Mt Kenya leaders.
This is after 15 MPs from different parts of the country threw their support behind Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro to potentially succeed President William Ruto in 2032, should he secure a second term in office.
Manyatta MP Gitonga Mukunji has condemned the move stating it will undermine the development agenda in the Mt Kenya region.
Speaking in Gaturi South ward, Mukunji said that leaders from the region should instead rally behind Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua for the benefits of their constituents, rather than engage in 2032 politics.
He noted the region has capable leaders including Interior CS Prof Kithure Kindiki and Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro. He however says that early succession politics will only divide the region.
Embu Deputy governor Kinyua Mugo who spoke in the local language asked leaders to engage in development and shun politics for the time being.
