Kitui East MP Nimrod Mbai has asked Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka to shelve his 2027 presidential bid and instead support President William Ruto’s re-election.
Mbai said Kalonzo should not assume he will be endorsed for the top seat in the next elections.
"Just weigh yourself, you cannot compete against Raila, you cannot compete against Ruto. You can only join either of them but Raila's side is not an option since you've been there four times. Just join William Ruto for posterity,” said Mbai.
The second-term UDA MP said he was working round the clock to cement Ruto's support base in Kitui and ensure he bags over 50 per cent of the total county votes in 2027.
In 2022, Ruto got 28 per cent of the total votes cast in the county.
Mbai said the Wiper leader should consider forming a winning coalition with Ruto.
He warned that the Kamba community risks being in opposition again if they do not support Ruto.
Mbai spoke at his rural home in Nzouni, Kitui East Constituency.
Mbai who is rooting for Kitui County UDA chairmanship in forthcoming party elections urged the Kamba community to support the ruling regime for development interests.
The UDA MP observed that Kalonzo will not get into government unless he agrees to work with Ruto in 2027.
