Opposition leader Raila Odinga has told off Deputy President William Ruto’s allies over the ongoing purge on those suspected to have stolen public money.
Speaking in Kiambu on Monday, Raila dismissed claims that the Director of Public Prosecutions is targeting a certain community.
Nandi Senator Samson Charargei, an ally of the DP, started the accusations when he said the DPP is profiling a certain community.
“We will not accept our own people to be taken in circles. The DCI boss should know that we are keenly watching his steps. Corruption should not be used as a weapon in the 2022 succession contest,” Cherargei said.
Raila, however, said the purge on corruption is targeting individuals who looted public coffers.
“It is very sad to hear leaders now saying their community is being targeted. Those people who may have stolen did not steal on behalf of any particular community; they stole for their own selfish gain,” Raila said.
The ODM party leader said the politicians are trying to hoodwink Kenyans.
“The politicians should stop hoodwinking Kenyans with their rhetoric. All those involved in graft must carry their own cross. They should stop bringing in propaganda and confusion in the fight against corruption. Those who have stolen public resources must be held accountable,” he added.