The Amani National Congress (ANC) party has approved a merger with President William Ruto’s United Democratic Alliance (UDA) party.

In a statement, Lamu Governor Issa Timamy who is serving as the current party leader said the approval was issued following a meeting of the party council and elected leaders.

“Lamu, August 3, 2024. The Amani National Congress Party (ANC) has formally approved a merger with the United Democratic Alliance Party (UDA), following a meeting of the Amani Council and elected leaders of ANC Party,” Timamy stated.

The meeting was hosted in Lamu County on August 3, 2024, bringing together over 140 Members of the party council, elected MPs and MCAs of the party, resulting in formal resolutions approving the merger between the two parties.

“ANC Party Organs have agreed and resolved to approve the proposed merger between ANC and UDA. Governor Timamy, the Party Leader, has been authorized and granted the mandate to lead, coordinate and oversee the full implementation and completion of the merger between ANC and UDA, time being of the essence,” the statement added.

Following the merger, the party which has been in government, vowed to give total to President William Ruto and the Kenya Kwanza Administration.

“The ANC leadership stressed the importance of shunning tribal politics and advocated for a united Kenya. The leadership emphasized that overcoming ethnic divisions remains a national priority to enable a conducive environment for social, political and economic stability and progress for our nation,” Timamy added.

Timamy says the merger was a good outcome and will help drive the country towards stability and progress for Kenyans.

Mudavadi’s involvement in ANC

Musalia Mudavadi founded the ANC Party in 2015, which he said was aimed at protecting the rights of the Kenyan people.

Before the 2022 General Elections, Mudavadi shifted the party from the Azimio la Umoja One Kenya coalition to join Ruto’s Kenya Kwanza coalition.

Following President William Ruto’s win, Mudavadi left his position as the party leader and a member of the party to become the Prime Cabinet Secretary.

Timamy was appointed the new party leader, although Mudavadi retained influence in the party.

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