Jubilee Party Vice Chairman David Murathe has revealed the name of a formidable presidential candidate who is able to send President William Ruto to Sugoi during the 2027 presidential elections.
Speaking during Justin Muturi’s book launch in Nairobi on Friday, Murathe, who is a close ally of former President Uhuru Kenyatta, said the man who is able to send Ruto home in 2027 is none other than former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua.
Murathe, who in the past had been critical of Gachagua, told him to his face that Jubilee and the United Opposition at large have strong confidence in him, saying he has what it takes to face President Ruto on the ballot.
The former Gatanga Member of Parliament noted that he has known Gachagua for a long time and understands that when Rigathi decides to focus on something, he gives it his all, urging him to focus on the presidency and deliver victory to the united opposition.
“Riggy G tunakutuma hio kazi uhakikishe, mimi najua wewe ukifocus unafocus sana, na tunasema mketi sisi tuko pamoja na nyinyi,” Murathe stated.
He also told the United Opposition principals that they are eagerly awaiting a “white smoke” moment on who will be named the flag bearer, adding that whoever is chosen will receive full support from all quarters to clinch the top seat.
Murathe also recalled when Gachagua confided to him that he would show up at the airport while carrying his own briefcase, something that Gachagua went ahead and did.
“Wewe, Riggy G, umejuwa mahali tumetoka. The last time I met Riggy G was in a private place, and akaniambia, ‘Hii watu wakinichezea mtaniona kwa airport, naenda kama deputy president kufanya kazi ya serikali nikiwa nimebeba suitcase yangu.’ Simliona yeye,” Murathe said.
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