Kalonzo: Ruto will not win re-election in 2027
Kalonzo stated that the time has come for him to lead.
10d agoFELIX KIPKEMOINews
Some opposition leaders have thrown their
weight behind Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka for the 2027
presidential seat.
The leaders who spoke at Kimorori grounds in Murang'a county during an event organised by gospel artist Ngaruiya Junior on Sunday underscored the need for the Mt. Kenya region not to front a leader.
This, they said, would ensure local votes are not fragmented and give the region the strength to push its leader of choice into victory.
Jubilee Secretary General Jeremiah Kioni said it's paramount for the vote-rich region to work with other communities in the next elections.
He called for like-minded leaders who are in the opposition to rally support for one candidate saying it's the only way to win the next elections.
Kioni said in light of the recent political occurrences that saw ODM leader Raila Odinga back the Kenya Kwanza administration and the impeachment of Rigathi Gachagua, Kalonzo is best fitted to challenge President William Ruto.
"Let us bring all our votes together. Kalonzo will bring his. Wamalwa and Matiang'i the same," Kioni said.
He said similar rallies will be held in different parts of the county and that they will seek the support of like-minded artists to drum up support.
On his part, Kalonzo hit out at the Kenya Kwanza administration for failing to fulfil the numerous pledges it made to Kenyans.
Kalonzo said political happenings globally have ushered in an era where presidents are voted out after serving for one term.
He cited the recently concluded elections in the United States that saw outgoing president Joe Biden's Democratic Party lose to the Republican Party after his four-year term.
"The same thing happened in Botswana recently. It is now time for presidents to serve only one term".
"Don't lose hope. I am not the guy whose votes get stolen every time. This is a revolution and in a revolution, you can't steal votes," he added.
DAP-K party leader Eugene Wamalwa said Murang'a Governor Irungu Kang'ata should write to the President to inform him of Kenyans' disgruntlement, the same way he wrote to former President Uhuru Kenya, advising him not to push the Building Bridges Initiative agenda.
"Kang'ata was a friend to Uhuru Kenyatta and wrote to him telling him that the economy was in bad shape. If you see him today, tell him to write to Ruto and tell him that Punda amechoka," Eugene said.
"He should tell him that we hear he's giving out sweets to some opposition leaders as Kenyans are left to suffer".
Ngaruiya Junior, formerly a staunch supporter of President Ruto, said the government had forgotten about him despite his support during campaigns.
Ngaruiya who produced the popular UDA campaign song said leaders in the government had shunned him and that he'd withdraw his support.
"They promised me jobs and many other things but I have not seen anything at all," he said.
During the event, Gachagua addressed the crowd through a phone call, pledging to make an announcement early next year.
"My appeal is that you stay strong and calm. I will make my stand known. Will you remain behind me?" He asked as the crowd cheered.
