Kakamega Senator Wycliffe Oparanya has said that he is ripe to become President.
According to Oparanya, his performance as the county boss is a clear indication that he is ready to lead the country.
However, Oparanya believeds that ODM leader Raila Odinga holds key to his presidential ambitions.
Speaking to the Standard, Oparanya said that he needs Raila's blessings before vying for any top seat.
“I am going to the national table. I must now play national politics and I am ripe, having been an MP, a minister and a governor for two terms. Depending on what Raila tells me, I will be going for presidency,” he said.
The ODM deputy party leader now joins Mombasa Governor Hassan Joho and his Kilifi Amason Kingi who have also declared interest in the State House race.
Oparanya stated that he plans to work closely with Rail to ensure that ODM support base is locked.