Deputy President William Ruto has accused the opposition of raising baseless arguments and attacks against acting Interior CS Fred Matiang’i.
Ruto says these were signs that the opposition is not ready for elections and has lost focus.
“Leave Matiang’i alone. His job is to ensure security for all Kenyans,” said the DP.
He added: “They want confusion because they are not ready for elections. They are looking for a backdoor means of getting power,”
The Deputy President said the opposition should make up its mind whether it wants to be a participant in the election and if they are not ready, they should wait to contest in 2022.
“It is not Matiang’i who should make up his mind, it is them who should make up their mind whether they want to take part in the elections or they want to be the officials managing the polls,” said the DP.
President Kenyatta, who was also present during coastal tour, challenged Odinga to battle him and leave out his lieutenants.
“You are competing with me and not Matiang’i. Let Government officers do their job. If you want to be my minister I will give you a job later,” said the President when he spoke in Taveta, Taita Taveta County.
This comes after Odinga was quoted in the media saying the CS was being harnessed to rig elections.