Gachagua accuses Raila of chasing photo opportunities with Ruto after THREE meetings with the president

Gachagua clears the air over viral photos of Ruto and Raila as he accuses the Azimio leader of chasing photo opportunities with the President.

After pictures of President William Ruto and former Prime Minister Raila Odinga meeting for three straight days went viral, Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua on May 18 downplayed allegations of behind-the-scenes handshake talks between the two.

Speaking to United Democratic Alliance (UDA) country coordinators in Nairobi, Gachagua charged Raila with seeking for occasions for the President to pose for photos.

He said Raila wanted his team to use photographs to give the impression that something was being planned with Ruto.

“You have seen him running after the President so that he takes a photo for his team to use. The president has no problem with photo ops. 

“Even on Saturday, tell him we will be in Limuru. That is far as it will go,” Gachagua stated.

Even though he said he had no issues with the duo meeting, the DP promised the regime’s supporters that there wouldn’t be a handshake.

He explained that due to his interactions with President Uhuru Kenyatta after March 2018, Ruto would not be open to shaking hands with Raila.

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“I want to tell them Ruto is more strict about the handshake than I am. That experiment was the worst thing to happen in the politics of this country.

“Let them take their rightful position and keep the government in check,” the DP asserted.

On the other hand, Gachagua revealed that they were preparing for future elections noting that they would open UDA offices across the country.

He noted that the offices would operate similarly to government offices with its employees expected to report on duty between 8 am to 5 pm.

Gachagua indicated that their vision was to have UDA dominate politics in the country for over 100 years.

The DP was making reference to Ruto and Raila’s meeting on Saturday, May 13, at the Karasani Stadium for the Kip Keino Classic. This was after the duo attended Mukami Kimathi’s funeral in Nyandarua.

Notably, Raila and Ruto also attended the Mashemeji derby between Gor Mahia and AFC Leopards at the same venue on Sunday, May 14.

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