Political analyst Ambrose Weda has predicted no end in the ongoing exchange between a section of North Rift lawmakers and Deputy President William Ruto’s brigade.
The trio of Nandi Hills lawmaker Alfred Keter and his Moiben and Cherangany counterparts Silas Tiren and Joshua Kuttuny last week blamed Ruto for the woes of maize farmers in the nation, in what has culminated in a war of words between the group and forces allied to the DP.
In an interview on KBC English Service’s ‘The Big Conversation’ on Wednesday morning, Weda observed that Ruto might emerge the biggest loser with regards to his pending presidential ambition.
He advised the DP to instead do himself a favour by coming out to officially address the matter.
‘’The Deputy President should not find it hard to come out clear on the allegations levelled against him. He should also clear the air on allegations that he is planting many acres of maize in Congo,’’ he said.
‘’We need the Government led by both Ruto and President Uhuru Kenyatta to address the matter to avoid speculations. Otherwise, the attacks and counterattacks will only increase,’’ he added.
Farmers, most of whom are from Ruto’s Rift Valley region, have decried delayed payment after delivering their produce to the National Cereals and Produce Board (NCPB), an issue that has seen the President fire shots at relevant authorities.
The three MPs now want Ruto's office probed over allegations of interfering and conflict of interest.
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