Musalia Mudavadi is slowly but surely making inroads in the political scene as the race for the 2022 elections gains momentum. Previously seen as an underdog, the former Vice President has already got Kenyans and political pundits talking on his chances come 2022.
Mudavadi has himself warned his competitors to write him off at their own risk as he considers himself a top contender in the race for the Country’s top most seat.
The ANC Party Leader has been moving around the Country to popularize his bid and get to familiarize with the voters that he is banking on to help him succeed President Uhuru Kenyatta come 2022.
This past Sunday was no different as Mudavadi toured the North Rift region and asked the Kalenjin community to back him in 2022 Presidential race.
He attended two church events where he said he is in the race to succeed President Uhuru Kenyatta.
“I and my Luhya community stood behind retired President Daniel Moi. The Kalenjin community should thus back my bid as a way of returning the favour,” Musalia said.
Mudavadi was speaking at Nyaru trading centre where he presided over a funds drive in aid of Full Gospel Church of Kenya in Elgeyo Marakwet.
The ANC leader and his entourage surprised worshippers at AIC Sitotwo in the same county where they arrived unannounced and participated in another fundraising for the church choir.
“As we were flying past this area we saw tents and knew some good Kenyans should be praising God here. We decided to come and join you people,” said Mudavadi.
Mudavadi met with Kalenjin elders and professionals including teachers.
He said he would make more visits to the region and other parts of the country to sell his agenda.
“Under my leadership, no community will be discriminated against when it comes to sharing of the national cake,” Mudavadi said.
The ANC leader said he was ready and very able to lead the country to greater heights.
MPs Daniel Rono ( Keiyo South), Alfred Agoi ( Sabatia), Titus Khamala ( Lurambi ) and Elgeyo Marakwet Deputy Governor Wisley Rotich accompanied Mudavadi.
There have been calls for Mudavadi to be William Ruto’s running mate with Political Pundits arguing that the two are guaranteed of a win if they form an alliance.
Mudavadi on the other hand thinks otherwise. According to the former VP, Ruto is his competitor and so when it comes to 2022 politics, they cannot work together.
“I’ve made it clear that the DP William Ruto is a competitor; we can remain friends but on this 2022 competition, we can not work together. I am telling Kenyans that I am offering myself when the time comes, to serve as President,” said Mudavadi.
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