In his bid to woo Raila Odinga supporters, Deputy President William Ruto has dismissed differences between him and the ODM leader, insisting that they were political.
For six years now, the two have often attacked each other in political campaigns, something that has triggered animosity between their supporters.
At Nyamira on Monday, Ruto described Raila as his 'political father' adding that the two are in a smooth working relationship.
"I know some of you think that Raila is my enemy. We used to fire friendly ammunition to each other but since then, we are working together.
"Actually, Ting'a (Raila) is like my political father. We talk a lot and consult contrary to what people say. I hope you have seen the two of us lately," he told a cheering crowd in Keroka.
Nyamira County, just like their neighbours Kisii, has traditionally voted for Raila in the past decade, a trend which Ruto is keen to change.
During the trip, Ruto insisted that he does not need anyone's permission to move across the country while executing his duties.