Kapseret Member of Parliament Oscar Sudi now says politicians in the Rift Valley region are not interested in knowing what was agreed between President Uhuru Kenyatta and opposition leader Raila Odinga that led to the unity pact.
Sudi has however insisted that the ‘handshake’ should not be extended to 'anything else' politically.
Speaking in Eldoret town on Wednesday, Sudi, a close ally of Deputy President William Ruto noted that they are ready to work for the people but said they have put in place strategies ahead of the 2022 general elections.
“Tunashukuru sana kwa Uhuru na Raila kusalamiana lakini hiyo salamu ikomee hapo,” said Sudi loosely translated as "We appreciate that Uhuru and Raila agreed but that handshake should end there".
“Whatever they agreed we don’t know and we don’t want to know. As leaders in the Rift Valley we are ready to work for our people but in 2022 we already have our candidate,” he added.
The vocal two-term legislator further termed ongoing push for a referendum to change the constitution as a ploy by the opposition chief to ascend to power.
“We will not be part of these talk that we change a constitution so that so and so gets to leadership position. Whatever you (Raila) agreed with the President let him give you even if it is that African Union (AU) job and we are ready to give you a budget,” he said.