Outspoken Mombasa Governor Hassan Joho has yet again accused DP William Ruto's allies, arguing that they are great impedance to the ongoing graft purge.
Speaking over the weekend in Lamu, Joho said he will not resist arrests by the DCI if he's linked to corruption related charges, adding that the best solution would be fighting at the court.
The ODM deputy leader urged President Uhuru Kenyatta to crack a whip on those dragging behind his administration, adding that he's ready to defend the president's legacy.
“I support the handshake initiated by President Uhuru Kenyatta and opposition leader Raila Odinga. Without the handshake, the country wouldn’t have unearthed the many corruption scandals revolving around key leaders in government.
"I really support the ongoing anti-graft war in the country. How can a leader oppose the fight against corruption? A thief is always a thief and they belong to jail,” said Mr Joho.
He urged detectives to pounce any government official linked to corruption cases, saying that leaders should be held accountable for all their actions all the time no matter their position in the country.
"In fact, I want to make it clear that if I am involved in any corruption incidents, I am ready. Come for me. I’ll accept to be arrested, charged and pay for my mistakes. And anyone who is corrupt should also be arrested and charged no matter the position they hold in government. We’re leaders and we must be held to account,” said Mr Joho.
DP William Ruto has often dismissed the fight against corruption, claiming that it's a plot to sabotage his 2022 presidential bid. A number of his close allies have also often claimed that their community is the major target in graft crackdown.