Kenyans on Twitter have expressed different reactions following Deputy President William Ruto’s claims on Sunday that opposition leader Raila Odinga was plotting to eject him from Jubilee party.
Following an opinion poll made by KTN NEWS on Twitter on whether they would agree with Ruto’s claims of Raila planning to eject him from party, twitter users have reacted differently with some agreeing and some opposing the claims.
Only a 38% of twitter users agreed while 62% opposed the claims.
Do you agree with DP Ruto that Raila Odinga is scheming to eject him from Jubilee?#KTNMorningExpress @michaelggitonga
— KTN News (@KTNNews) October 2, 2018
Some of the reactions showed that neither Ruto nor Raila should not be trusted for their political stunts, some arguing that they were attacking each other for them to remain relevant.
Yes, who can trust Raila?
— jeremiah gachora (@JGachora) October 2, 2018
And you trust Ruto?
— Ogbuefi Ezeudu (@ChengoKE) October 2, 2018
No!
Raila is however on ensuring DP Ruto does not occupy the house on the hill.
The two gentlemen have a bone to grind, we are just the audience to a political grudge— Being Charlie (@BeingCharlie) October 2, 2018
On Monday, social media witnessed bitter exchanges between Ruto and Raila allies following Ruto’s utterances while in Mombasa on Sunday.
Members of Parliament from the opposition lashed out at Deputy President giving him a warning to stop dragging ODM leader’s name into his own political Mess.
Among them were Anthony Oluoch (Mathare), Samuel Atandi (Alego Usonga), Godfrey Osotsi (nominated) and Kwale Woman Representative Zulekha Hassan who accused DP Ruto of trying to frustrate the fight against corruption, lifestyle audit and plans for constitutional reforms.
While addressing journalists at the Parliament buildings Nominated MP Godfrey Osotsi, “All these things you are hearing from Mr Ruto are desperate attempts to frustrate the ongoing war against corruption.”
However in a different occassion DP Ruto criticised the Nasa leader for claiming that the unity deal between him and President Uhuru Kenyatta would end corruption.
DP Ruto further added saying that his opponents should leave the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission, the Judiciary and other government independent institutions to fight the vice.
In addition he said, “The independent institutions are mandated to deal with corrupt government officials. Don’t pretend you are the one spearheading the fight against corruption, the constitution is very clear. Our duty as politicians is to plan for development.”
But Mr Atandi spoke out in defence of his party leader who he said deserves respect.
“Mr Ruto has told us that he used to sell chicken in Eldoret but the Ruto I saw yesterday (Sunday) is like a chicken that has been rained on. Mr Odinga is not in his league and should he continue to disrespect Mr Odinga, we shall take a decision that he will not like.”
Mr Osotsi said the war on corruption has engendered fear among politicians used to receiving money illegally from parastatals.
“The idea of leaders turning parastatals into cash cows and positioning themselves as generous contributors at fundraisers must end,” the nominated MP said.
Mr Ruto however accused Mr Odinga of pretending to be sincere about the Building Bridges Initiative as he undermined efforts to unite the country.
Mr Ruto said criticism would not bring development to poor Kenyans who are yearning for growth to alleviate them.
“I will not stop working on serious issues affecting Kenyans. Let them dwell on propaganda that will not take them anywhere. I will work with leaders who were elected by Kenyans.
“Kenyans made a choice last year and all of us have agreed to work together for development,” he said as he ended his five-day tour of Coast. He said he will work closely with President Uhuru Kenyatta on the Big Four Agenda.
He said as he endeavoured to boost living standards, his competitors were discussing people.
He was accompanied by Taita Taveta Governor Granton Samboja and Members of Parliament (MP) Suleiman Dori (Msambweni), Ali wario (Bura), Hashaka Wario (Garsen), Owen Baya (Kilifi North), Said Haribae (Galole), Badi Twalib (Jomvu), Stanley Muthama (Lamu West) and Danson Mwashako (Wundanyi).