Garissa Township MP Aden Duale has vowed to rally the Somali and Muslim community to support Deputy President William Ruto's 2022 presidential bid.
Duale says that DP Ruto is the only politician who has the qualities to succeed president Uhuru Kenyatta in 2022.
According to the National Assembly Leader of Majority, the Muslim and Somali community has great confidence and trust in DP Ruto's leadership than any other politician.
Duale observes that DP Ruto will push for the community's interests if he succeeds Uhuru Kenyatta in 2022.
"As Muslim and Somali community we will fully rally behind DP Ruto when time comes for him to take up the country's top leadership, "he said in Fafi constituency during a funds drive in aid of Madrassa that was attended by DP Ruto on Friday.
Duale said that DP Ruto understands the issues facing the country and will tackle them if he takes over from President Kenyatta in 2022.
The Jubilee MP hailed DP Ruto's approach to development terming him a hands-on leader.
He said that the country needs leaders like DP Ruto to achieve her development goals.
Duale asked North Eastern residents not to be confused by other politicians who do not have the interests of Kenyans at heart.
Other North Eastern leaders who graced the funds drive among them Garissa Women Representative Anab Subow also vowed to support DP Ruto's bid in 2022.
Duale is among DP Ruto's close allies who are expected to vigorously campaign for his presidency in 2022.
In the 2017 presidential election, North Eastern region overwhelmingly voted for president Uhuru Kenyatta's Jubilee Party.
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