ODM Party Leader Raila Odinga has directed his allies to oppose the presidential ambitions of DP William Ruto, Standard reports.
Speaking in Busia on Saturday, Mombasa Governor Ali Hassan Joho stated that he will do everything in his power to frustrate Ruto’s ascension to the country’s topmost political seat.
The ODM Deputy Leader explained that the DP lacks enough integrity to lead the country.
“I am extremely against the presidential bid of Ruto, this country cannot be led by someone like Ruto because of his bad integrity.
“If Raila says we go right we shall all go right and if he says we go left we have all to go left. He (Raila) has told us to support Uhuru and oppose Ruto’s presidential bid that is exactly what we are doing,” stated Joho.
He also criticized Ruto for launching projects in areas where the local leaders were friendly to him while disregarding areas where he does not enjoy support.
While congratulating Interior CS Fred Matiang’i over his recent promotion, Joho explained that the move would ensure that all regions development.
Joho also stated that he would welcome Matiang’i with open arms since he is keen on changing the lives of people, unlike Ruto.
“I am ready to welcome Matiang’i whenever he comes to Mombasa to oversee projects because he is not interested in politics but advancing development agenda of the Uhuru’s government,” he narrated.
On the referendum, the second-term governor dared Ruto to oppose the popular vote, adding that they had put a strong team in place to campaign for the change of the Constitution.
