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DAP-K clarifies replacing Eugene Wamalwa as party leader
The Democratic Action Party-Kenya (DAP-K) has dismissed as fake a letter circulating on social media alleging that the party has removed Eugene Wamalwa from his position as Party Leader.
The document, which bore the party’s letterhead and a forged signature, claimed that the National Executive Committee (NEC) held an emergency meeting and resolved to expel Wamalwa alongside other senior officials.
According to the circulating document, the NEC had allegedly expelled Wamalwa and Secretary-General Eseli Simiyu while appointing new interim officials.
However, on Thursday evening, November 20, DAP-K flagged the letter as fake through its social media account.
This comes months after a section of DAP-K members accused its Deputy Party Leader, Trans Nzoia Governor George Natembeya, of orchestrating a hostile takeover of the party’s leadership.
In a statement on Friday, August 1, the PG, led by Cherangany MP Patrick Simiyu Barasa, expressed concern over an alleged coordinated attempt by Natembeya and external forces to take control of the party from its current leadership, spearheaded by Eugene Wamalwa.
The group pointed out that while Natembeya has publicly positioned himself as a defender of the people of Western Kenya, his recent actions appear to contradict those principles.
The PG reaffirmed their support for Wamalwa and cautioned all party members against internal sabotage.
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Responding to the claims, Natembeya dismissed the allegations as baseless and fueled by internal rumour-mongering.
"Let’s stop rumour mongering. Can they produce evidence if I have formed another party?" Natembeya posed, refuting the allegations.
Natembeya clarified that his push has been for a rebranding of DAP-K to strengthen its identity and appeal, not to abandon it.
He emphasized that the party needs to evolve to remain relevant in Kenya’s shifting political landscape.
"DAP-K is a very strong party. I want to rebrand it, make it better. If I were to take over the party, I would have called you here and announced myself as the party leader," he added.
Natembeya further stated that members themselves should guide leadership decisions within the party.
"Members will decide which direction they want the party to take. Then they decide the right leadership to steer them in that direction," he further said.
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