[Deputy President William Ruto in a past event. He has dismissed opposition leader Raila Odinga as a political conman. Photo/Hivisasa.com]
Deputy President William Ruto has launched a scathing attack of opposition leader Raila Odinga, terming him a ‘political conman’, days after the veteran leader was unveiled as opposition’s flag bearer.
In a typical rematch of 2013, Odinga is set to face President Uhuru Kenyatta and Ruto in August elections, his fourth and final stab at presidency.
But on Monday, Ruto said Jubilee administration would face Odinga with confidence given there track record in four years’ time.
“There is nothing to fear at all. As government, we have done a lot including settling infrastructure among many other sectors,” he said.
The DP added: “NASA did not give us anything new. It was the same political conman whom we shall defeat as usual. I hope this time around he will retire peacefully.”
And in what could be a titanic battle in August, Odinga has already announced that he serve as a transitional president should he beat Jubilee.
Ruto, who has made his 2022 presidential campaigns public, was a one-time ally of Mr. Odinga and served as his minister during grand coalition government.