Kalonzo Addresses Claims of Stepping Down From 2027 Presidential Race

Published By The Statesman For The Statesman Digital
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Wiper Patriotic Front (WPF) party leader Kalonzo Musyoka has dismissed rumors suggesting he has stepped down from the 2027 presidential race.

Speaking on Friday, September 19, Kalonzo dismissed the speculation, attributing it to his rivals and affirming he is still in the race.

'When did these claims of me stepping down from the 2027 Presidential elections emerge? I know all my enemies are suffering, because they know I will definitely be on the ballot come 2027, God willing," he said.

This comes a week after political strategist Mutahi Ngunyi advised Kalonzo to align himself with President William Ruto if he intends to ascend to the presidency in 2032.

In a brief statement on his socials on Wednesday, September 10, Ngunyi laid out three predictions regarding Kalonzo’s political future.

"Big bro Kalonzo: I am a mercenary for public good. Three predictions: One, you will not be the opposition candidate. Two, if you are, you will lose. Three, your best bet is joining Ruto. Prediction: If you do, you will be president in 2032," he said.

However, Kalonzo has on several occasions declared that he would never work under Ruto's administration.

For instance, while speaking in Kitui on Friday, July 18, Energy Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi projected that Kalonzo would soon consider working with Ruto and Raila Odinga in the lead-up to the 2027 vote.

The CS asked the former vice president to ditch the opposition and help seek solutions to the Kenyan problems through the dialogue proposed by Raila.

"I respect Kalonzo Musyoka; he is my friend. I am certain that he will soon work with Raila Odinga and President William Ruto, and together they will push Kenya forward. When people talk, there are solutions to our problems," he said.

However, reacting to the call, Kalonzo turned it down, declaring that he would not wish to be part of a regime that unleashes atrocities on the citizenry without a second thought.

The former Vice President also downplayed the proposed dialogue, insisting he would not be party to it.

"I will never join this rogue and criminal regime, and I refuse to participate in any type of dialogue with a regime that has our children's blood on its hands," he stated.