Former Rangwe MP Martin Ogindo has asked Deputy President William Ruto to respect ODM leader Raila Odinga if he wants to get Luo backing in 2022.
Ogindo who represented the constituency from 2007 to 2013 said it's unfortunate for the DP to call Raila a serial loser when he (Ruto) was at the forefront to stop the rigging of the 2007 election which according to the former lawmaker Raila won.
According to Ogindo, Ruto will get a rude shock in 2022 when he vies for the presidency as he will need support from Nyanza people to guarantee his journey to State House.
"Ruto aspires to run for President in 2022. Is Ruto sure that he will not need votes from any of the regions that have traditionally supported Raila?," Ogindo said in his column on the Star newspaper.
He cautioned Ruto against disrespecting Raila if he is to get support in future.
"My point is that you cannot attack and insult such a prominent leader and then go to his supporters a short while later, and ask for their votes," he added.