Former Machakos Senator Johnson Muthama has asked President Uhuru Kenyatta not to endorse any presidential candidate in the much awaited 2022 general election.
Muthama instead wants President Kenyatta to allow Kenyans to decide on who will be their next (5th) President in 2022.
Speaking during a church service at AIC Katwanyaa AIC in Machakos County on Sunday, Muthama said that President Kenyatta will leave a stable country if he does not endorse anyone in the 2022 presidential race.
"The President should let Kenyans decide on whether it is Kalonzo Musyoka, William Ruto, Musalia Mudavadi, Raila Odinga, Moses Wetangula or any other candidate," he said.
The former Senator noted that the debate on who President Kenyatta will endorse in 2022 is creating anxiety in the country.
"The 2022 presidential succession debate is not good and could easily divide the country into tribal lines," the former Senator said.
Muthama said that Kenyans will respect President Kenyatta if he allows Kenyans the chance to pick their choice for president.
President Kenyatta is serving his second and final term in office.
There is debate among Mt Kenya politicians on whether the region will support DP Ruto's 2022 presidential bid.
President Kenyatta has been quoted saying that his choice for a successor in 2022 election will surprise Kenyans.