Former Kiambu County Governor Ferdinand Waititu on Thursday sensationally claimed that President William Ruto is the hidden face behind the attacks against Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua.
Speaking during an interview, Waititu alleged that Ruto was using some leaders in the party to cause chaos in Mt Kenya.
Waititu emphasised that this was a plan to ensure no leader from the region secures the full support of the populous voting bloc if they decide to vie for the presidency come 2027.
"We have learnt our lesson, never again will we vote for anyone who is outside the region. People have seen that this outsider (Ruto) came to divide us," he remarked.
He added the leaders being used were only on a mission to be on the President's good side adding "They are singing to Ruto's tune to please him."
According to Waititu, Ruto had promised the UDA running mate position to other leaders but changed his mind after opting for someone easier to control and do as he instructed.
To justify his point, Waititu claimed that he and former governors Kiraitu Murungi of Meru and Francis Kimemia of Nyandarua were promised the position before Ruto changed his mind and eventually settled on Gachagua.
Waititu opined that Gachagua and other leaders from the region who had positions in the Kenya Kwanza government had no power to make decisions or effect any meaningful policy change.
Further, the politician informed the undisclosed leaders that the same fate awaits them when the situation changes. Waititu emphasised that it was necessary for all leaders from the region to unite.
"We need to have one candidate as a region in the next election. This candidate must understand the mandate and why they have our support," he emphasised.
The former governor argued that if the region had elected a leader who had their best interests at heart, the locals would not be complaining about the ongoing demolitions, taxes or bans.
He added that this situation should be a lesson to all Mt Kenya residents and their leaders to always stand united.
"We should never insult former President Uhuru Kenyatta again like we did some time back because he is one of our own," he added.
Notably, DP Gachagua has been on the receiving end of criticism after he backed the 'One Man, One Shilling, One Vote' agenda.
