Machakos Governor Alfred Mutua has been slammed after claiming Deputy President William Ruto threatened him.
On Monday, Mutua, who is serving his second term, claimed Ruto, Senate Majority Leader Kipchumba Murkomen, and his National Assembly counterpart Aden Duale issued threats against him at State House.
Reacting to the claims, Kapseret MP Oscar Sudi accused Mutua of seeking cheap publicity at the expense of Ruto.
"You are not a worthy leader, you are just a slay king seeking cheap publicity. The best thing you can do is to deal with slay queens. You are among the top five most corrupt governors in Kenya," he said.
"You are not in the same league with DP William Ruto or neither my league. You are way below me. Stop those nonsense..," Sudi's message read in part.
According to Mutua, on December 11 at State House, DP Ruto shook hands with him and said "you have been attacking me and I have to crush you. I will teach you a lesson".
He said the DP added 'you wait, you will see' in presence of Duale who told him 'we warned you'.
"I was petrified not only by the words uttered by the DP Ruto but by the intensity of his eyes and angry tone of voice," Mutua said.
Mutua said he informed ODM leader Raila Odinga and four other government officials who were at State House.
The vocal governor has already recorded a statement at Kilimani police station.