Ruto must respect Baba, inviting him for talks through Twitter is disrespectful – Wandayi

President Ruto on Tuesday said he is ready to have talks with the Azimio leader at his convenience.

In Summary
  • Wandayi stated that the Azimio la Umoja coalition is prepared to hold talks with the government.
  • He the protests which were called off on Monday evening shall resume on Wednesday of next week.
National Assembly Minority Leader Opiyo Wandayi during Azimio presser in Nairobi on July17,2023.
National Assembly Minority Leader Opiyo Wandayi during Azimio presser in Nairobi on July17,2023.
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National Assembly Minority Leader Opiyo Wandayi has expressed his disappointment with President William Ruto's invitation to opposition leader Raila Odinga through a tweet.

Wandayi claimed that President William Ruto's invitation through social media shows that the President does not respect Raila.

"Ruto must respect Baba, inviting him via a tweet is disrespectful," said Wandayi.

Speaking on Ramogi radio Wednesday morning, Wandayi insisted that the President must get serious about his message by following formal channels.

President Ruto on Tuesday said he is ready to have talks with the Azimio leader at his convenience.

"My friend @RailaOdinga, I'm off to Tanzania for a human capital meeting to harmonise the expansion of employment opportunities in our continent. I'm back tomorrow evening, and as you have always known, I'm available to meet one on one with you anytime at your convenience. WsR,'' Ruto said in a tweet.

Wandayi stated that the Azimio la Umoja coalition is prepared to hold talks with the government.

He the protests which were called off on Monday evening shall resume on Wednesday of next week.

"This week is dedicated to prayers; we'll have interdenominational prayers in Nairobi, Kisumu and major towns," he said.

"On Saturday all denominations that observe the day as their worship day too will be engaged."

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