Junet Mohamed Says 'Ruto Must Go' Slogan Has Lost Relevance: "Look for Something Else"
- National Assembly Minority Leader Junet Mohamed asked President William Ruto to ignore the 'must go' push
- According to the lawmaker, the viral slogan has lost meaning over time and should not be taken seriously
- Junet explained that even former president Uhuru Kenyatta faced similar opposition but survived
Amos Khaemba, a journalist at TUKO.co.ke, brings over four years of experience covering politics and current affairs in Kenya.
Migori - National Assembly Minority Leader Junet Mohamed has downplayed the ongoing anti-President William Ruto campaigns.
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During an interdenominational church service in Migori county attended by the president, Junet said the popular 'Ruto must go' slogan has lost meaning over time.
What did Junet Mohamed tell Ruto in Migori?
The Suna East lawmaker said the viral slogan is not new, given that former presidents encountered similar treatment but managed to finish their terms.
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Junet criticised recent rallies by former Interior CS Fred Matiang'i, stating it is surprising that the opposition leaders are pushing the anti-Ruto slogan instead of sharing their visions with Kenyans.
“That slogan doesn’t need launching. You can just shout it into a microphone in Nairobi. We have heard it for years. They said, ‘Moi must go,’ when I was in primary school. We said ‘Uhuru must go’ until he completed his term. Those people should look for something else," Junet remarked.
Junet, a close ally of ODM leader Raila Odinga, reaffirmed his commitment to the broad-based coalition government despite ongoing criticism.
The vocal lawmaker warned a section of the Orange Party members opposed to the Ruto-Raila deal, insisting the party stands with the signed cooperation agreement.
According to Junet, there is no need for ODM party members to continue abusing the Kenya Kwanza government, yet there is an understanding guiding their cooperation.
"We signed 10 agreements to bring Kenyans together, and we will stick by them. I want to remind some ODM leaders who sometimes go overboard that there is no place for insulting the government or the president. That is their own MoU,” the Suna East lawmaker said.
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Did Kisii residents chant anti-Ruto slogans?
Junet's remarks followed closely on the heels of a warm reception given to the former Interior Cabinet secretary in Keroka, where ecstatic residents filled the streets with cheers, dances, and exuberant celebrations.
This took place as the former CS kicked off his highly anticipated tour of the Gusii region on Friday, May 2.
During his visit to Keroka, residents expressed their dissatisfaction with the Kenya Kwanza administration.
Their response seemed to indicate a growing support for Matiang’i as a leader who can drive meaningful change both for the region and the nation.
As Matiang’i waved from the sunroof of his vehicle, the crowd erupted in chants of "Ruto must go," following his slowly moving motorcade through the town.
The turnout swelled, with residents scrambling for better views and others climbing onto the balconies of nearby buildings, eager to listen to the former CS's address.
Proofreading by Mercy Nyambura, copy editor at TUKO.co.ke.
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