‘I Have Agreed With Their Leadership” – Ruto Aims To Destabilize Current Opposition By 2027
President William Ruto has hinted at collaborating with the opposition in 2027.
Ruto stated that anyone interested in becoming the opposition leader could take over after three years.
Ruto stated in Siaya during the homecoming ceremony of Energy CS Opiyo Wandayi that the opposition will collaborate with the government in 2027.
The President stated that after three years, the opposition leadership would be handed over to others.
SIASA ZA 2027
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Kenya Kwanza na ODM kuwania uchaguzi wa 2027 pamoja
Kulingana na rais Ruto vyama hivo viwili vitaunda serikali ya pamoja baada ya 2027
Rais Ruto ameungwa mkono na Joho,, Abdulswamad Shariff , Junet Mohamed na Oburu Oginga
Ruto: Hii uongozi ya upinzani tutafutia… pic.twitter.com/8Y7FR885SR
“Jana tulikubaliana ya kwamba hio uongozi ya upinzani baada ya miaka mitatu, hio uongozi wa upinzani tutatafutia watu wengine kwa sababu sisi sote tutakuwa tuko upande wa serikali,” Ruto said.
Ruto stated that appointing some opposition leaders to the government affirms the country’s unity.
The President defended his decision to appoint some ODM leaders to the Cabinet, claiming it is an effort to unite the country.
Ruto appointed former ODM deputy party leaders Hassan Joho and Wycliffe Oparanya, national chairman John Mbadi, and National Assembly minority leader Opiyo Wandayi to his cabinet.
Joho was appointed CS for the Ministry of Mining, Blue Economy, and Maritime Affairs; Mbadi was appointed to the National Treasury; Oparanya Cooperatives and MSME Development CS; and Wandayi was appointed CS for Energy and Petroleum.
Raila Odinga, the Azimio leader, has stated on multiple occasions that they agreed to form a broad-based government rather than a coalition.
The Azimio boss stated that he spoke with Ruto over the phone and agreed to meet with him to discuss the security situation.
Ruto asked leaders from various political affiliations to support ongoing efforts to unite Kenyans in the name of unity and transformation.
The President urged leaders who do not support broad-based government to do so in the spirit of patriotism.
“I want to tell fellow leaders that this is not the time for us to be disunited, to think about selfish interests or our political formations. This is the time to think about Kenya,” the President said.
“Let us all work together towards transformation, progress and unity so that we can overcome poverty.”
He stated that national unity and transformation are more important than leaders’ selfish, personal, and political interests.
Suna East MP Junet Mohammed declared himself the opposition leader on Thursday, citing his position as Minority Leader in the National Assembly.
Junet stated that because the Office of Official Opposition is not enshrined in the Constitution, it would be appropriate to refer to the Leader of the Minority Party in the National Assembly as Opposition Leader.
“As it stands now, I am the official opposition leader because I am the Minority Leader and you cannot take away the job God has given me. Those in the opposition should know I am their leader,” he added.
Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka declared himself the opposition leader following the launch of Raila’s bid for the African Union Commission chairperson.
Kalonzo said Azimio will remain intact after Raila’s departure.
“Yes, I am ready to be the leader of the Official Opposition. This is the team,” he said.
“You will see the Opposition like never before. We may be light in numbers in Parliament but outside we have the people of Kenya.”
‘I Have Agreed With Their Leadership” – Ruto Aims To Destabilize Current Opposition By 2027
