A Kiambu-based politician has declared that the lack of unity among opposition leaders is an indicator that they cannot defeat President William Ruto in the 2027 general elections.
The politician also contended that the opposition has little to convince Kenyans why Ruto should not continue leading the country as head of state for another term.
Instead, Stephen Waweru, who is also known as “Western,” called on politicians who are seeking various leadership posts, such as Members of Parliament, Senate, Woman Rep, and Members of County Assembly, to join the ruling party.
Waweru asserted that many Kenyans have high hopes in the President and will definitely vote for him in the next general elections, as well as vote in other leaders contesting different seats under Ruto’s party.
”Do not play around with people. They do not follow people who display disagreements, greed, and tribalism. These are just a few of the many issues,” he said.
Waweru added, “I pity the politicians seeking different seats who are following the opposition. They could be wasting their time, money, and ideas on avenues which eventually will not help them, but will leave them frustrated.”
He noted that if Kenyans were not happy with Ruto, the ruling party would have lost the Mbeere North parliamentary seat it won through a by-election.
In the hotly contested by-election, UDA’s candidate, Lawrence Wamuthende, won the seat, defeating Newton Kariuki, who had contested on a DP ticket and was supported by key opposition leaders led by former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua.
”If Gachagua cannot deliver in a by-election, do you think the opposition can win the Presidential seat and have the majority of seats in Parliament, Senate, and among the governors?” he wondered.
”I urge the opposition leaders to stop wasting time criticizing the government, but to join and support it. Kenyans will not elect political parties, but individuals, and it is important to vote for an individual who is in the ruling party,” he added.
Speaking at Limuru town on Sunday, Waweru asked the government to investigate elected leaders who are supporting the opposition, alleging that they could be using public funds to support opposition activities.
