Ayoo made the remarks on Wednesday night while appearing on Citizen TV's JK Live, during a segment titled Tomorrow's Voices, Today, where youth leaders were discussing the issues shaping their future. Her comments were shared on the station's X account.
She said the President is working, and that Ruto is not somebody who will do Barack Obama politics. She said she looks at him as someone who wants things done on the ground and is actually pushing himself. She added that she sees him as the Messiah trying to lead and show what needs to be done in the country, and said he is doing a good job.
Her remarks come as ODM and UDA continue to work together under the broad-based arrangement, with leaders from both sides publicly backing President Ruto's re-election bid in 2027.
Ayoo's praise reflects the growing alignment between the two parties, even as some leaders within ODM have defected to opposition groupings and others, such as Edwin Sifuna, have charted a different path.
The comparison to Barack Obama politics was not explained in the post, and it was not clear whether she meant a politics of speeches and promises, as opposed to delivery.
The post also did not say what prompted the comparison, or which specific projects she was referring to when she spoke of things being done on the ground.
The appearance on JK Live brought together youth leaders from different political camps, who were expected to speak on issues such as jobs, the cost of living and political participation.
Ayoo's position as the ODM youth leader gives her remarks weight within the party's youth wing, though they reflect her personal view of the President's performance.
With the 2027 General Election approaching, statements like hers are likely to draw reactions from both supporters and critics of the broad-based government.
Link; https://x.com/citizentvkenya/status/2120608691145830725?a=ubvEBTFxX0SsmIxIcgA&s=19
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