Kalonzo Speaks on Possibilities of Raila-Ruto Truce

Azimio Principal Kalonzo Musyoka, in a humorous twist, rejected President William Ruto’s appeal to ODM leader Raila Odinga for backing in the 2027 presidential race.

Kalonzo, addressing an audience in Mwingi Township, Kitui County, found amusement in Ruto’s plea for reciprocity after the support he received from Raila in 2007.

Asserting his own extensive support for Raila throughout their political journey, Kalonzo firmly believed he had been a more steadfast ally than President Ruto. Therefore, he contended that he should be the one receiving Raila’s support in 2027.

In a light-hearted manner, Kalonzo suggested a poll in the Nyanza region to determine who had provided greater support to Raila, adding a playful touch to the political discourse.

“Today I have seen the current President William Ruto saying that he will compete with me in 2027,” Kalonzo said.

The Wiper Party leader said that in the coming days, he will travel to Kisumu to conduct the poll himself.

This comes after President William Ruto on Saturday, October 7 asked Raila, who was once a close ally, to reciprocate the support he received in 2007 by supporting his State House bid in 2027.

“For him to be today referred to as former Prime Minister, I am the one who helped put him in office,” Ruto stated.

“I was an ardent Baba supporter together with others, we came together and supported him but unfortunately, we never clinched the Presidency. I have voted for Baba and I am calling on him to support me in 2027,” Ruto said in Homa Bay.

Ruto while exuding confidence in his re-election chances in 2027, noted no politician poses a significant threat to his bid.

“If Raila will not be running, my competitor will be Kalonzo, but really will he manage to mount a serious challenge?” President Ruto posed to Homa Bay residents.

In 2007, President William Ruto was part of the Pentagon, a group of regional kingpins from across the country who were supporting Raila’s presidential bid as the latter sought to unseat former President Mwai Kibaki.

Meanwhile, neither Raila or Kalonzo are yet to comment on who between them will be the Azimio flagbearer come 2027.