Makau Warns Kalonzo Over Wavinya's Wiper Chair Bid

By Andrew Mbuva.

Mavoko MP Patrick Makau has issued a strong warning to Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka over the possible elevation of Machakos Governor Wavinya Ndeti to the position of party chairperson, saying the move could trigger internal unrest within the party.

Speaking during a bursary issuance exercise in Athi River, Makau maintained his resolve to contest for the Machakos gubernatorial seat in 2027 under the Wiper Democratic Movement, insisting he commands both grassroots support and a solid voter base.

The legislator insisted that there was a political arrangement within the party that Ndeti serves as a one-term Governor and allow him to run as the Wiper candidate in 2027, arguing that if the Party leader was not ready to honor that promise, he should at least subject the two to free and fair nomination exercise.

Makau cautioned Kalonzo against endorsing Ndeti for the powerful chairperson role, warning that such a decision would expose simmering dissatisfaction among silent party members.

“If she is allowed to become chairperson, that is when you will realize there are many quiet members who are unhappy with the direction the party is taking,” he said.

He emphasized that Wiper remains a grassroots-driven party and should not be controlled through unilateral decisions, adding that internal democracy must be upheld to maintain unity.

At the same time, Makau dismissed claims by Ndeti regarding her political support for him in previous elections, questioning the consistency and authenticity of such assertions. He recounted his long political journey, highlighting his experience in both the corporate and political spheres, and contrasted it with what he termed as a lack of support from the governor over the years.

Makau maintained that despite past differences, he supported Ndeti’s successful gubernatorial bid, but questioned the absence of reciprocal backing in his own political pursuits.

The MP’s remarks are likely to intensify political tensions within the Wiper party as early alignments and succession battles begin to shape ahead of the 2027 general election.