Jubilee party has come out to expose to looming rift that is likely to bring down the entire party. The succession politics that has sparked a lot of debate in the party boldly portrayed the loopholes that needed to be filled instantly before they could grow to become big valleys.
The issue of endorsements has made several members of the Jubilee alliance to raise various speculations in efforts to keep the party intact. This varied from elections which was raised by Kirinyaga Governor Mrs. Anne Waiguru, with even others suggestion that those betraying DP Ruto be ousted(those are;Murathe and Raphael Tuju)
But DP Ruto has a boss, and a top brain behind the formation of Jubilee party has come out to state the conditions in Jubilee.
The deputy President noted that when they opted to merge more than 10 political parties to form Jubilee, the goal was to have an outfit with a national profile, driven by ideas and based on fairness.
He called on those who intend to run for various political seats in 2022 to work for it by serving Kenyans, rather than banking on endorsements.
“There will be no automatic tickets in Jubilee. There will be serious contests informed by candidates’ track record,” he said, adding: “I am also not waiting for a direct ticket. I will compete with other presidential candidates in Jubilee.”
All positions will be filled competitively. No endorsements. pic.twitter.com/UvmdyS7BoZ
— William Samoei Ruto, PhD (@WilliamsRuto) January 3, 2019
He called on those thinking that they have direct tickets in any political position to forget about it.
“You cannot wait for endorsement from a political party that you do not belong to. Jubilee will have a candidate for every position in Kenya.“
Ruto has said he will support whoever beats him in the 2022 Jubilee presidential nominations.
The DP said the party was founded on democracy and, therefore, candidates running for various seats should accept the outcome of the process when that time comes.
“We will all compete for different positions in the nominations. Those of us who will be defeated should concede and support the winners,” he said.
Dr Ruto spoke on Wednesday at his Sugoi home in Uasin Gishu when he met delegations from Bomet and Vihiga counties.
He said it was time the country developed a culture where losers accept the outcome of elections, “because in a democracy, there will always be winners and losers in a fairly-held contest”
Jubilee champions democratic ideals, including free and fair nominations and respects the outcome of an elective process. pic.twitter.com/lwKvZ2GR2r
— William Samoei Ruto, PhD (@WilliamsRuto) January 3, 2019