[Bomet Governor Isaac Rutto in s past event He now wants Kenyans to pary for DP William Ruto over what he terms as losing political direction. Photo/Nation]
Rebellious Bomet Governor Isaac Rutto says Deputy President William Ruto needs ‘special’ prayers because of his ‘disturbing’ political decisions.
In a move that is viewed as scramble for Rift Valley political supremacy, the duos have since fallen out with the former establishing Chama Cha Mashinani and the latter choosing to work with President Uhuru Kenyatta in Jubilee party.
And on Wednesday at Gusii stadium, the outspoken Governor who threatens to sabotage Jubilee’s supremacy in South Rift insisted that Kalenjin community will fully back opposition NASA.
“He (Ruto) is myopic and needs special prayers my brothers. He is being misused to defend a government that cannot feed its people. He is often defending corruption.
“I joined NASA to rescue this county and I promise to cut his influence down to sizes should he not realize his mistakes. We cannot be carried as sacks of potatoes,” he said.
Although he has chosen to defend his seat, Rutto’s CCM party has been offered a deputy premier secretary position should NASA take over.
And back at home, Rutto is facing fierce competition from National Assembly Deputy Speaker Joyce Laboso.
In a research carried by The Star, the opposition’s influence is steadily growing I Rift Valley, a region perceived to be Jubilee’s stronghold with NASA getting a whopping 38 percent in Bomet County.