Kapseret Member of Parliament Oscar Sudi has challenged Baringo Senator Gideon Moi to shelve his 2022 presidential ambitions and support Deputy President William Ruto.
Sudi says DP Ruto is more experienced than Senator Moi and his development record speaks for itself.
“We are calling upon our brother Gideon to support William Ruto then come 2032 we will support him,” said the MP in Eldoret town on Saturday.
“In terms of ranking the Deputy President is far much ahead in his campaigns for the top seat and Gideon should accept and wait for his turn. This time the turn is for William Samoei Ruto who worked so hard to support Uhuru Kenyatta to clinch the presidency," he added.
The two-time Jubilee MP reiterated that all leaders from the Rift Valley region will rally behind the DP and promised that they will work round the clock to ensure he clinches the presidency.
DP Ruto and Senator Moi are battling for the control of the vote-rich Rift Valley region even as the two are widely expected to face off in the 2022 polls.
Ruto remains the favorite to clinch the seat but analysts say the candidature of Senator Moi may complicate the DP's chances.