UDA MP Claims Raila Odinga Is Playing Ruto ahead of 2027, Asks Him to Reconcile with Gachagua
- A United Democratic Alliance (UDA) party lawmaker shared his views about the upcoming 2027 General Election
- The vocal MP explained why President William Ruto should not trust former prime minister Raila Odinga
- The UDA MP added why former deputy Rigathi Gachagua could guarantee Ruto's reelection in 2027 more than the ODM leader
Amos Khaemba, a journalist at TUKO.co.ke, brings over three years of experience covering politics and current affairs in Kenya.
Nairobi - Gatundu North Member of Parliament, Elijah Njoroge Kururia, has asked President William Ruto to be careful ahead of the 2027 General Election.
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In a post on Facebook on Sunday, July 27, Njoroge reacted to recent public statements by a section of ODM leader Raila Odinga's close allies.
Is Raila Odinga planning to dump Ruto in 2027?
According to the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) lawmaker, Raila's close allies have been sending mixed signals regarding the 2027 poll.
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He claimed public utterances by Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi, ODM Secretary General Edwin Sifuna, and Embakasi MP Babu Owino hint at the former prime minister scheming to betray Ruto.
"Observing the utterances from CS Mbadi, Sifuna, Babu, Orengo and friends, Raila Odinga anacheza William Samoei Ruto. Ruto beware," Njoroge said.
The Gatundu North lawmaker posted another message advising Ruto on how to easily secure his reelection in 2027.
Should Ruto reconcile with Gachagua ahead of 2027?
The controversial UDA lawmaker urged Ruto to reconcile with the former deputy president, Rigathi Gachagua.
According to Njoroge, Ruto is safer planning his 2027 reelection with Gachagua than with the former prime minister.
"William Samoei Ruto, it's safer to plan 2027 with Rigathi Gachagua, than with Raila Odinga," the lawmaker said before deleting the post hours later.
How Kenyans reacted to Elijah Njoroge's comments
His claims attracted mixed reactions from Kenyans, with the majority agreeing with his remarks.
Titus Kabiru
"For the first time nimekuunga mkono....hamjui huyu Mzee.....Raila once said...if you want to finish ruto....deal with Gachagua first."
Watosh Joy Joy Maina
"Lord glaciously hear us 🙏🥰."
Joyce Mayor
"Don't be as jealous as nyeeee..they always envy the mjulus juu hazijawahi fika canan...repeat after me..Wantam."
Nesh Gitonga
"What i like about you being a prophet huwa unaongea ukweli."
Kelvin Kimani Mbugua
"It's boiling nicely as the doctor has prescribed, and soon the wind will blow the chicken feathers will be exposed."
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Will Raila Odinga vie in 2027?
In related developments, Homa Bay senator Moses Kajwang' hinted at Raila being on the 2027 presidential ticket.
Speaking on Saturday, July 26, at a burial in Rusinga Island, Kajwang' said ODM will not be swallowed by another political party.
The senator ruled out the possibility of the Orange Party supporting another presidential candidate.
He stated that ODM cannot afford to be dissolved due to its partnership with another political party, citing an instance where other political parties merged with others.
Sifuna earlier insisted that Raila's party will not support Ruto's reelection bid in the upcoming 2027 General Election.
Proofreading by Mercy Nyambura, copy editor at TUKO.co.ke.
Source: TUKO.co.ke
