Ruto’s 2027 victory inevitable, Mudavadi declares

Prime Cabinet Secretary and Cabinet Secretary for Foreign and Diaspora Affairs, Musalia Mudavadi, has asserted that it will be “very difficult” to defeat President William Ruto in the 2027 general elections, citing the president’s growing political influence and broad-based alliances.

Speaking at the burial of Mzee Aggrey Luseno, a renowned corporate leader, Mudavadi urged residents of Western Kenya to remain focused, united, and rally behind President Ruto’s development agenda. He believes Ruto is poised to secure victory and his second term.

“I have been in politics for a long time, and I have looked at it again, and I want to tell you it will be very difficult to beat William Ruto in 2027,” Mudavadi said.

He also highlighted the Ruto-Raila collaboration under a broad-based arrangement, stating that it gives the president an advantage in the upcoming elections. The Prime CS noted that the country is progressing towards unity in addressing major challenges, including ballooning debt, the high cost of living, and corruption.

“Raila Odinga is a person whose faculties are intact. As ODM leader, he made a deliberate choice to work with Kenya Kwanza. This shows leadership maturity. We must stop seeing politics in black and white,” he added.

“We have to work together. And you saw myself and President Ruto campaign for Raila for the African Union Commission Chairmanship,” he remarked.

“Raila is a person whose faculties are intact. As the ODM leader, he made a decision for his party to work with Kenya Kwanza, so we should stop this notion of looking at things in the prism of black and white, since we as Kenyans have better things awaiting us in the near future,” Mudavadi explained.

Mudavadi reminded the public of his past political foresight, referencing his role in the NASA coalition in 2017, the “Earthquake” declaration in 2022, and the current realignment. He urged the Western region to prepare for the next political direction he will offer ahead of the 2027 elections.

“In 2022, many doubted me, but those who went the other way are now joining us. We must stay ahead of the curve,” he stated.

Calling for unity, Mudavadi emphasized the importance of the Western region speaking with one voice, especially as the country prepares for the next electoral cycle.

“State House has always been open to all Kenyans. President Ruto means well for every citizen and every region. We should embrace him even more,” he stated.

At the same time, Mudavadi criticized former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua for his recent political activities, stating that he has no moral authority to question the administration he once served before being relieved of his duties.

“The truth of the matter is that when someone is impeached, he has no business going around and misleading Kenyans. We need to understand and appreciate that the nation and the interests of the people are greater than any individual,” Mudavadi stated.