A section of Coast leaders allied to the Opposition have vowed to back Deputy President William Ruto for the country’s top seat come 2022.The leaders who included Governor Granton Samboja (Taita Taveta), MPs Aisha Jumwa (Malindi), Ali Mbogo (Kisauni), Lydia Haika (Women Rep, Taita Taveta), Jones Mlolwa (Voi) and Danson Mwashako (Wundanyi) said Mr Ruto was well placed to take over the leadership of the country from President Uhuru Kenyatta when his term comes to an end in 2022.
Speaking at the St Barnabas Anglican Church of Kenya (ACK), Voi, attended by Mr Ruto, Jumwa said as Coast MPs they would rally their supporters behind the leadership of Mr Ruto, saying he has what it takes to lead the country when the times comes.
Mr Samboja (Wiper) said he was optimistic that Mr Ruto will take over the leadership of the country come 2022.
“Tomorrows journey is planned today. William Ruto will be our president come 2022, not through witches but through our prayers,” said Mr Samboja.
“Who could imagine that I could meet and work with William Ruto after being on the other side of the Opposition? What happened is now water under the bridge. It’s now a point of no return,” said Ms Jumwa.
“We can’t stop an idea whose time has come. 2022, it’s William Ruto. We want to assure you of our support when that time comes,” added Ms Jumwa.
Ms Jumwa (ODM) said Mr Ruto stood the best chance to take over from President Kenyatta come 2022.She praised the unity pact between President Kenyatta and Mr Odinga, saying other leaders should follow suit.
“As I commend Mr Ruto for bringing all of us together as leaders, I also want to say he has a better chance of succeeding President Kenyatta come 2022,” said Ms Jumwa.
She said nothing would stop her from campaigning for the election of Mr Ruto as the country’s president come 2022.
The leaders praised the unity pact between President Kenyatta and Mr Odinga, saying there was no permanent enmity in politics.Mr Mwashako said the people of Coast would make informed choices c