Kapseret MP Oscar Sudi on Wednesday denied claims that the Head of State's camp was sponsoring Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro to position himself to be President William Ruto's running mate in 2027 and eventually take over from the country's first in command.
Speaking during an interview, on Tuesday evening on Inooro FM, Sudi stated that neither he nor Ruto’s close aide Farouk Kibet were funding Nyoro.
Sudi further distanced himself from Mt. Kenya politics remarking that leaders from the region should go about their activities without muddling others in their murky business.
The Rift Valley MP, a close ally of President William Ruto further reiterated that he and Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua were close and he could not envisage a scenario where he would undermine the country's second in command.
“In 2027 we do not have other plans, we are all speaking one language, Farouk and I are supporters of Gachagua”, stated Sudi.
Sudi also explained that it would be authoritarian and unfathomable to restrict Kenyan politicians on what to say and the areas that they can tour.
“When you see a politician securing an elective seat, more often than not, there is solid reason behind the popularity. All the people you have mentioned including Ndindi were present (when UDA was settling on a running mate in 2022), please do not restrict politicians from speaking or visiting certain areas,” stated Sudi
Additionally, Sudi refuted claims that the Kenya Kwanza government was considering fielding a female candidate as presidential running mate in 2027.
According to Sudi, when President Ruto made the remarks, he was referring to future elections and not 2027 like most people had come to believe.
Countrywide Visits
The countrywide visits sentiments were in response to speculation arising from Ndindi Nyoro’s recent tours interpreted to be a form of campaigning.
Political analysts have claimed that the Kiharu MP is drumming up his own popularity in other regions besides Mt. Kenya as he ostensibly seeks to deputise President Ruto in 2027 and potentially replace him.
In March 2024, the MP visited Bondo days after the President made a trip to the same area raising eyebrows among observers.
However, Gachagua on March 8 2024, refuted claims of his relationship with President Ruto being on shaky ground, insisting that the 2022 United Democratic Alliance (UDA) presidential ticket will still be the same in 2027.
