This archive report was first published on 4 November 2021.
On November 4, 2021, the Ford Kenya party faction led by Kanduyi MP Wafula Wamunyinyi dismissed the National Delegates Conference (NDC) held at the Bomas of Kenya, describing it as “null and void.”
The meeting was held in violation of an order by the Political Parties Disputes Tribunal (PPDT) that restrained both factions.
Wamunyinyi said, “We as law-abiding Kenyans and Ford Kenya as a party that respects the rule of law, we quickly consulted citizens and decided that we obey the court order however, we are aware that the other faction is going ahead to hold an NDC in total violation of a court order this is the kind of people we’re dealing with,” during a news conference.
Wetangula’s Ford Kenya faction held its National Delegates Conference (NDC) despite the court order, where Wetangula was endorsed as the party’s presidential flag bearer in next year’s elections.
Wetangula said, “This is a party where democracy thrives,” and thanked delegates for endorsing him, assuring that “Once elected as president I will ensure Kenya takes its stage in the world scene as a peacemaker in the region and globe.”
However, the NDC turned chaotic and one person was shot and seriously injured during elections for new officials.
Reports indicate that the fracas occurred during elections for new officials, but there were contradicting reports on who exactly opened fire.
Journalists covering the event said they heard gunshots inside the auditorium before an ambulance rushed the injured person to hospital.
A man believed to be a bodyguard to one of the party’s top officials at the delegates conference was arrested after the shooting.
Sources said the official had rejected a decision by the delegates, causing drama during which her bodyguard opened fire to protect her.
