Ruto takes swipe at opposition leaders over 10 million votes claim
President William Ruto has mocked Rigathi Gachagua, Kalonzo Musyoka and Fred Matiang’i over claims of commanding millions of votes after the three opposition leaders met in Nairobi to resolve differences and strengthen their coalition ahead of the 2027 General Election.
Nairobi, Kenya - President William Ruto has criticized opposition leaders Rigathi Gachagua, Kalonzo Musyoka, and Fred Matiang’i for making unverified claims about having millions of votes ahead of the 2027 General Election. The President, while touring the Gusii region, dismissed the notion that politicians could hold bags of votes, asserting that Kenyan citizens are independent and will make their own voting decisions.
Ruto questioned the credibility of politicians who claimed to possess Kenyans' votes, urging them to show respect for the electorate. This came after Gachagua, Kalonzo, and Matiang’i met in Nairobi on November 7 to ease tensions and discuss their electoral strategies ahead of the opposition's presidential candidate selection. The meeting aimed to mend differences that threatened to weaken the opposition coalition, which could potentially benefit President Ruto in the upcoming election.
Gachagua had argued for demonstrating voter support through numerical evidence, claiming that the Mount Kenya region could provide about 10 million votes for the opposition. Despite the meeting, political differences remain, with Matiang’i pledging unity while cautioning against relying solely on public disagreements to secure the coalition's presidential ticket.
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