President William Ruto’s personal aide Farouk Kibet on Sunday broke his silence on the government's position regarding Azimio leader Raila Odinga's candidature for the African Union (AU) Commission Chairperson position.
Speaking during a fundraiser at AIC Church in Tapsagoi, Uasin Gishu County , Farouk described the ruling United Democratic Alliance (UDA's) decision to throw its weight behind the former Prime Minister's as a gift to the opposition chief.
Farouk seized the opportunity to dismiss the notion that the government is backing Raila out of fear and a means to phase him out from active Kenyan politics.
“This work, we are giving him is not because we fear him, we are giving it to him as a token, even God will see that we are kind as Kenyans,” stated Farouk.
In addition, Farouk also explained that the ruling coalition has had enough of the opposition chief claiming that he had been rigged out after every election cycle.
Additionally, Farouk alleged that Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) Chairperson John Mbadi has been working behind the scenes to ensure that his boss does not ascend to the top AU seat.
While delivering his remarks, Farouk challenged Raila to retrace his steps and explain why and when he allegedly fell out with staunch allies such as Mbadi.
“His people are at the forefront of opposing him, the likes of Mbadi do not want this man to go to the AU,” Farouk alleged.
These remarks come after Raila's wife Ida Odinga announced that she prefers Mbadi to be the Luo Nyanza politician to take over from Raila, once the latter exits the political scene.
Similarly, Farouk’s allegations of sabotage by Raila’s aides come after former president Uhuru Kenyatta's close ally, Jeremiah Kioni, denied reports of the former Head of State backing Jakaya Kikwete for the AU seat over Raila.
Kioni emphasised that the former president would utilise his influence within the region to garner votes for Raila.
The former Ndaragwa MP stated that Uhuru's support for Raila remains unequivocal.
