- Former Nyeri Town Member of Parliament, Ngunjiri Wambugu, has predicted an easy victory for President Ruto in the 2027 General Election
- Wambugu explained the reasons for the change in the political environment in the country which is now favorable to Ruto since the 2022 election
- The former MP pointed out how Ruto can regain the support of Mt Kenya despite differences with Rigathi Gachagua
Nairobi – Former Member of Parliament for Nyeri Town, Ngunjiri Wambugu, has predicted an easy victory for the President William Ruto in the upcoming 2027 General Election.
Source: Facebook
In an interview with NTV on Monday, January 19, Wambugu suggested that Ruto no longer needs to rely heavily on votes from the large electorate of Mount Kenya as was the case in the 2022 election.
Will William Ruto win 2027 without Mt Kenya votes?
According to Wambugu, the political environment in the country has changed significantly in Ruto’s favor since his victory in the 2022 election.
For example, the former MP for Nyeri Town said the death of the former prime minister, Raila Amollo Odingahas given Ruto an extra advantage heading into the next election.
He said that without Raila, the president is no longer afraid of the United Opposition, which includes his former deputy, Rigathi Gachagua.
“Ruto doesn’t need a lot of votes in Mt Kenya at the moment. It’s not like it was 2022, when Mt Kenya was the one that had to happen to him. Dad is gone, so basically Ruto is now the lion, the only one in this field at the moment. I think he is in a very good place; if you look at him, he looks happier,” said Wambugu.
Wambugu pointed out that many areas that voted for Raila in 2022 are now in a state of confusion, which gives Ruto a great chance to get more votes.
“Coast, Nyanza and West are just struggling and confused. So, I think he is in a very good place. If you look at him, he looks happier,” he added.
How can Ruto get 3 million votes in Mt Kenya?
In a post on Facebook, Wambugu explained how Ruto can easily regain his number of votes in the Mt Kenya region heading into the 2027 General Election despite opposition from Gachagua.
The former MP suggested that the president should start by meeting 15,000 people in the 10 counties of Mt Kenya.
He further said that if each member gets 10 followers, they will have reached 1.5 million followers. Wambugu also said that 20 followers each would bring a total of 3 million followers in the Mt Kenya area.
“If Ruto meets about 15 thousand people in the 10 counties of Mt Kenya, that is 150 thousand delegates,” said Wambugu.
“If each member gets 10 followers, that’s 1.5 million followers. 20 is 3 million, and so on. Whatever. Our vote will not be stolen!” he said.
Source: Facebook
Does Ruto have a grudge against the people of Mt Kenya?
His statements come a few days after the head of state assured the voters of Mt Kenya that he has no grudge against them, nor do they see that they do not like him.
Speaking in Nyeri on January 17, the president assured the UDA leaders at the local level that he still considers Mt Kenya as his political stronghold and believes his relationship with the local voters is still strong.
He praised the region for embracing inclusiveness and rejecting tribalism, emphasizing his long-standing relationship with the region since he was a Cabinet minister.
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