Nyamira Governor Amos Nyaribo and Borabu MP Ben Momanyi have engaged in a war of words over 2022 polls.
Momanyi, who is eyeing to unseat Nyaribo next year, said on Saturday that the governor has not done much to prove he is eligible for another term in office.
He spoke in Magwagwa during a fundraiser to complete the construction of Eronge SDA church.
But Governor Nyaribo told off Momanyi over his bid to take over from him, saying the work of a governor is not a simple task.
He said Momanyi has failed to deliver in his constituency, hence might not deliver as governor.
“You are just a member of Parliament, but you have failed to deliver in the constituency, do you think it will be easy for you to deliver as a governor?” Nyaribo posed.
The exchange of words between the county boss and Borabu MP began on Friday during a funds drive at Nyakemincha Secondary School, with Momanyi accusing Governor Nyaribo of unnecessary sackings in the county.
Momanyi said the ongoing "pay-roll cleansing" was irregular, unnecessary and geared towards seeking "sympathy votes" in the 2022 general election.
The payroll clean-up has elicited mixed reactions, with some quarters wondering how the officers were promoted without following due process and whether the money irregularly paid out to them will be recovered.
"The governor was part of the mess when it happened, since he was the deputy governor. He should, therefore, not pretend to be doing the right thing now. This exercise is biased and punitive, with the intention to demote or intimidate those allied to some political side to create space for his cronies, relatives and close friends," Momanyi said.
“Why should you get into office and start sacking people anyhow? We should not have leaders who are just there to intimidate workers. Remember, the workers you are sacking are voters who brought you into that office when you were hunting for votes with your predecessor, the late Governor Nyagarama,” the MP added.
Edited by A.N
