Kapseret MP Oscar Sudi has said that the alleged loss of Sh21 billion allocated to Arror and Kimwarer dam projects in Elgeyo-Marakwet is only a scheme to hide JKIA's takeover by KQ.
Speaking on Sunday at AIC Kimoson Church during a fundraiser, Sudi said that Deputy President William Ruto is not behind any corrupt deal.
He insisted that Ruto is being targeted in the fight against graft.
“We know when the story of JKIA came into the public domain, now you want to hide behind the dams scandal," he said in part.
Sudi also said that the leaders from the region are tired of politicians attacking the second in command as he supports the head of state in accomplishing the Big Four Agenda.
The leaders also want Uhuru, who is completing his second and final term in office as per the current constitution, to declare whether he still has a plan to run for a third term following the handshake between him and ODM Leader Raila Amolo Odinga.
The leaders faulted the handshake for the woes that have befallen Ruto in the recent past.
Sudi's remarks were backed by Uasin Gishu governor Jackson Mandago who was also present.
They have insisted that Raila is to blame for what is transpiring in this nation.
The remarks come at a time when opposition leaders are pushing for a referendum.
Ruto, who is considered the front-runner in the race for power, has objected the creation of the post of the Prime Minister as referendum looms.