Embattled Machakos Governor Alfred Mutua has told his political rival Wavinya Ndeti to wait for 2022 if she wants to be governor.
Speaking at an interview on Radio Citizen on Friday, Mutua said he will remain governor until 2022.
Mutua said the former Kathiani MP Wavinya Ndeti cannot unseat him, adding that he will win even if the county goes to a by-election.
The Maendeleo Chap Chap governor said Machakos residents have trust great trust in him.
“My friend Wavinya Ndeti should try her chance in 2022 because as it stands now I am the governor and will lead Machakos until 2022 when my second term ends,” Mutua said.
Mutua exuded confidence that the Supreme Court will uphold his victory on August 8, 2017, general election.
“I am confident that the highest court will reinstate my hard-earned victory in the 2017 general election,” Mutua added.
Mutua accused Wavinya Ndeti of planning campaigns when an appeal is waiting hearing and determination in court.
The Machakos governor asked his supporters to remain calm and peaceful pending the Supreme Court hearing and ruling.
Mutua’s election was nullified by the court of appeal three weeks ago on grounds that it was not free and fair.
The appellate court ordered or fresh gubernatorial poll in conformity with the constitution and relevant laws.
Mutua, however, filed an appeal that is pending hearing and determination in Supreme Court.
On Tuesday, the Machakos county boss received reprieve after the Supreme Court issued stay orders until hearing and determination of the appeal.