What was meant to be a mere political statement is now haunting Kisii Deputy Governor Joash Maangi especially in Nyamira County.
At the funeral of Farouk Kibet's father in Uasin Gishu, Maangi insited both Kisii and Nyamira Counties will overwhelmingly vote for DP Ruto in 2022.
"I want to assure you your excellency that Kisii and Nyamira you're on top. We shall ensure you scoop all the votes and everyone is behind you," he said.
Mr Maangi has projected himself as de facto chief campaigner of the DP in both Kisii and Nyamira Counties, accompanying the DP to various functions.
But Nyamira residents have taken an issue with him, many preferring Dagoretti North MP Simba Arati to speak on their behalf.
"Ignore such reckless remarks by Maangi. Simba Arati remains our de facto spokesman. He's the only one who can issue such directives," said youth leader Beavon Magare.
Steve Aori added: "Maangi can not even speak for his village. Let him leave Nyamira alone. We have independent people who knows the appropriate replacement for Uhuru Kenyatta."
Another user on Nyamira politics, Mwalimu Nyerere, did not hesitate to make attack the second term deputy governor who he termed as a political toddler.
"I just wonder what unmarried fellow is talking about. He's just clueless and a political amateur," he said.
Mr Arati was crowned the community spokesman in March this year and has intensified campaigns to succeed Governor James Ongwae, a position which Maangi is also keen to scoop.
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