Deputy President William Ruto has camped in Ukambani campaigning for Jubilee party but his conditions for continued future government support has angered local leaders.
One of the leaders who did not hesitate to dismiss DP Ruto was Senator Muthama.
Ruto urged Ukambani kingpin to ditch Coalition for Reforms and Democracy (CORD) and join what he termed as the winning Jubilee Party.
According to the Standard Digital, Ruto said, “We welcome your leader to gather courage and cross over to this other side because in his own words he has indicated that Cord is a house full of trouble. It is crystal clear that JP will win the 2017 general election and it is only fair for the community to ensure its stake in the next government is guaranteed.”
“The Jubilee administration has done the best for this region in terms of appointments to key Government positions as well as initiating key development projects to improve the living standards of the locals and therefore it is up to you to make your choice,” DP Ruto added.
This direct attack towards Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka was not good music to local Cord leaders.
They urged Ruto to concentrate on impartial development rather than conditional politics.
“If you come to us with these conditions, it is misguided and cheap politics. What some leaders are following is his deep pockets and not policies,” Muthama said.
“It is wrong to find a person like the DP calling other leaders to leave their parties and come join them. Kenya is a multiparty state,” Muthama said.