Saturday, November
01, 2025 - Nairobi Senator and ODM Secretary General, Edwin Sifuna, has
sharply criticised President William Ruto over recent remarks suggesting that
the late Raila Odinga was the only credible challenger he would have faced in
the 2027 elections.
Speaking at an ODM delegates’ meeting in Mombasa on
Saturday, November 1st, Sifuna dismissed Ruto’s claims and affirmed
that ODM remains politically strong - even without Raila.
“I’ve heard people saying only Raila could challenge them in
2027.”
“The young lion is still a lion - they will be shocked,”
Sifuna declared, hinting that ODM is prepared to front a presidential candidate
in the next General Elections.
He added that the party’s strength lies in its collective
leadership and not in any single figure.
“Even if you front me, we will win,” he said confidently.
Sifuna’s remarks follow Ruto’s comments during a development
tour in Kakamega on October 30th, where the President claimed that Raila
was his only worthy opponent and dismissed other contenders.
Ruto also accused opposition leaders of divisive politics,
urging them to present concrete development plans instead of slogans.
“Look at me and look at the
people competing against me.”
“The only person I would have
competed with in 2027 is Raila.”
“I will be done with these ones
very early in the morning,” Ruto said.
The Kenyan DAILY POST
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