- President William Ruto called for a moratorium on early campaigns, urging officials to focus on national development rather than organizing elections before 2027
- Senator Edwin Sifuna dismissed Ruto's call, accusing him of hypocrisy, citing Ruto's major campaigns during his leadership as deputy president
- The president stressed the need for leaders to stop seeking votes regularly, and focus on providing services and governance to the country
- Sifuna reminded Ruto that he campaigned almost throughout his deputy presidential term, questioning his moral position on the issue
Nairobi – Senator Edwin Sifuna has dismissed the President's call William Ruto For leaders to stop early campaigns before the 2027 general election.
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On Tuesday, February 4, Ruto, during a meeting with local leaders in Mandera County, called on politicians to put the country's development rather than engaging in premature election activities.
He called on the leaders to give his administration the opportunity to fulfill his promises, emphasizing that frequent political campaigns remove the true leadership.
Ruto called his critics for engaging in 2027 politics saying they should allow his government to provide services to the people.
The president also saw the difference between leadership and regular campaigns, emphasizing that the goal should be on the administration, not the endless election.
“You are scared by the 2027 conversations. This is not my concern. Will the 2027 elections be different from what we had ever had? What is the problem? 1, Deputy President 1, Deputy President for 1, 0 years. I am president.
How can you campaign forever? Everything you do is about choice. There is a clear difference between leadership and politics. Currently, I am focused on building roads, addressing electricity and water issues, ensuring children go to school, and implement the UHC. That's the task, and I promise to work tirelessly to serve the country, ” He said.
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However, the ODM Secretary -General quickly denied Ruto's remarks, questioning his loyalty on the issue of early campaigns.
The open -speaking senator reminded Ruto's political history, accusing him of teaching other leaders about elections before his time.
Sifuna claimed that during the Jubilee administration, Ruto, former deputy president, campaigned for nine out of 10 years in office.
“Ruto has campaigned for 9 of the 10 years he was deputy independence. He has already started the 2027 campaign. He has no position to speak on early campaigns,” Sifuna said.
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The constant criticism of the MP against Ruto in recent weeks has put him on the sidewalk by some ODM officials.
Governor Simba Arati announced his support for Sifuna, saying the MP was speaking on behalf of the party.
Arati criticized ODM members allegedly joining the Ruto government, accusing them of betraying party rules here Raila Odinga Considering the AU commission.
He explained that ODM is not part of the Ruto government but has provided experts in the important positions in the government to help fulfill the government's commitments.
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