UDA withdraws from Eldas Ward race

The United Democratic Alliance has withdrawn out of the Eldas Ward election and will not have a candidate.

The DP Ruto-affiliated party stated in a statement on Wednesday that the decision was reached after consultations with the community of Eldas Ward, Eldas Constituency, and Wajir County.

“The United Democratic Alliance (UDA) wishes to announce that we shall not be fielding a candidate to contest for the vacant position of the Member of County Assembly, Eldas Ward, Wajir County,” the party said on Wednesday. 

The Eldas community has expressed interest in supporting a family member of the late MCA, according to the party.

“The Eldas Ward community has expressed interest in supporting a family

member of the departed Member of County Assembly Hon. Ibrahim Abba

,” the part said. 

According to the statement, the late MCA held the office under the UDA ticket until passing away after a brief illness.