President William Ruto on Wednesday held a meeting with opposition MPs including those who were expelled from the Orange Democratic Movement(ODM).
The president held talks with the seven ODM lawmakers for two hours at State House days after ODM leader Raila Odinga vowed to ensure those expelled lose their seats.
Raila had accused the MPs of betrayal after they visited State House a number of times to meet the president despite ODM's objection.
Present were ODM expelled MPs Elisha Odhiambo (Gem), Caroli Omondi (Suba South), Gideon Ochanda (Bondo), Phelix Odiwuor (Lang’ata) and Kisumu Senator Tom Ojienda.
Interior PS Raymond Omollo was also present.
They have, however, moved to the Political Parties Dispute Tribunal which on Tuesday quashed their expulsion until their case is heard and determined.
Mark Nyamita (Uriri), Paul Abuor (Rongo) who were let off the hook with lighter punishments by ODM last week, were also present during the meeting.
According to a source aware of the discussions, the leaders affirmed their commitment to working with the government and supporting the development programmes in the Nyanza region.
''They have said they will continue working with government for the benefit of their region and as politicians, they will chart their political path no matter the consequences,'' said a source.
The leaders reportedly went to State House to officially invite Ruto for another development tour of Luo Nyanza a few months after he camped in the region to launch projects.
They also appreciated the president on his move to address the historical problems in the sugar industry, promising to support the sugar bill that is coming up in Parliament for discussion on Thursday.
The leaders also lauded the president for the smooth rollout of flight to Migori county following their earlier engagements with the government.
The inaugural flight left Nairobi for Migori on Wednesday.
