In a classic case of dancing on the grave of the dead, Gideon Moi turned his brother Jonathan Moi’s death into a political battlefield.
In a rare contrast of African culture, Gideon decided to milk as much political capital as he could from the death.
Denying certain politicians access to Kabarak home to condole with mzee Daniel Moi as well as avoiding those he differs with politically was childish for Senator Moi.
The last born son of Moi showed that he is a person with a grudge and hold vengeance on real or perceived political enemies.
For a man who wants to become the fifth president of Kenya, Gideon showed he is still childish and lacking on qualities such as being accommodative which are critical for a head of state.
If he can decide that his political competitors will not access his father purely because they compete with him, what will happen if he becomes president? Won’t he lock people in Nyayo House like his father once did? Won’t he use the presidential powers to crush his political competitors?
Senator Moi needs to learn more from politicians like Raila Odinga, who despite cut-throat competition with his rivals he still embraces them when need be.
To give Deputy President William Ruto a cold shoulder during Jonathan’s burial just because they are rivals in politics was immature and exposed his childishness.
The death of his brother has actually unmasked the Baringo Senator as one who he really is; childish, egocentric and hubristic.
Why would he bring his own seat to the burial venue to match that of the Deputy President? Why turn a burial into a political battlefield?
Gideon Moi needs to shelve his 2022 presidential bid, grow up and try his luck in 2037!
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