The controversy arose after Farouk Kibet, a close aide to the President, approached Arati and asked him to leave the podium during the public event. The incident attracted attention, with questions emerging about the governor’s treatment at a gathering attended by senior government allies.
Njiru joined the debate through a post on X, questioning why Arati would continue supporting Ruto’s political camp after what happened. He also challenged the governor’s association with the political slogans WANTAM and TUTAM, which represent opposing positions in the emerging 2027 political contest.
“Waaah hii madharau imefika hapo na Mr. WANTAM anataka Wakisii wamvote TUTAM?” Njiru wrote, questioning how Arati could be associated with a political position that appeared different from his current alignment.
The lawyer went further, describing the treatment Arati received as that of “a little village errand boy”. His remarks suggested that the governor's decision to support the President had not earned him the recognition he expected from people within that political camp.
Arati had publicly declared support for Ruto’s re-election during the Kisii visit. He expressed confidence in the President’s political backing in the region, placing himself among leaders campaigning for the broad-based government.
Kirinyaga Governor Anne Waiguru also used the occasion to support Ruto’s second-term bid, as political leaders addressed residents during the tour.
Njiru’s intervention has added another dimension to the debate surrounding Arati’s relationship with the President’s allies. However, his comments represent his personal assessment of the incident, rather than an established account of the governor’s standing within the government camp.
With political alignments taking shape ahead of 2027, Arati’s public support for Ruto and the reactions it attracts are likely to remain part of the national political discussion.
https://x.com/NjiruAdv/status/2120567263057285444?s=19
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