Machakos Governor Wavinya Ndeti and her deputy Francis Mwangangi have denied reports that Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka is warming up to President William Ruto's government ahead of the 2027 General Election. The two leaders made the remarks during an inspection of development projects in Mwala constituency. They emphasized that Kalonzo Musyoka is firmly in the opposition and is the frontrunner in the race to secure the opposition presidential ticket.
Governor Wavinya Ndeti accused politicians allied to the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) within the Ukambani region of spreading falsehoods about Kalonzo Musyoka. She claimed that the politicians are on a mission to please President Ruto by disrupting Kalonzo's political backyard. Wavinya urged the Akamba community to reject such politicians and rally their support behind Kalonzo Musyoka.
President Ruto's allied MPs, including Vincent Kawaya (Mwala), Mwengi Mutuse (Kibwezi West), Nimrod Mbai (Kitui East), and Caleb Mule (Machakos Town), have been leading a pro-Ruto campaign across the lower Eastern region. They are urging the community to reject opposition politics and rally behind the government. However, Wavinya termed these politicians "traitors" and "enemies" of the Kamba nation.
Deputy Governor Francis Mwangangi echoed Wavinya's sentiments, terming claims of Kalonzo joining Ruto as state-sponsored propaganda. He urged Kenyans to use the 2027 General Election to vote in the right leadership that will respect constitutionalism, human rights, and the rule of law. Mwangangi also stated that the alleged scheme to "import" voters into the country ahead of the election was an exercise in futility.
The tension between the two factions is high as the 2027 General Election approaches. Governor Wavinya Ndeti emphasized that the Akamba community must stand up and be counted in their quest to propel Kalonzo Musyoka to State House. She urged the community to reject politicians who are spreading falsehoods about Kalonzo.
The Wiper leader, Kalonzo Musyoka, has been a key figure in the opposition, and his possible candidacy has been a subject of discussion. Governor Wavinya Ndeti and her deputy Francis Mwangangi have reiterated their support for Kalonzo, emphasizing that he is the most likely candidate to face President Ruto at the presidential ballot next year.
The 2027 General Election is expected to be a crucial one, with various factions vying for power. The opposition is expected to play a significant role, with Kalonzo Musyoka emerging as a key player. The denial by Governor Wavinya Ndeti and her deputy Francis Mwangangi has set the stage for a heated battle between the two factions.
Key points
- Governor Wavinya Ndeti and her deputy Francis Mwangangi deny reports that Kalonzo Musyoka is warming up to President William Ruto's government.
- The two leaders emphasize that Kalonzo Musyoka is firmly in the opposition and is the frontrunner in the race to secure the opposition presidential ticket.
- The denial sets the stage for a heated battle between the two factions ahead of the 2027 General Election.
