Ruto dares Raila to face him in public rant
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Ruto dares Azimio leader Raila Odinga to face him instead of organizing nationwide mass demonstrations
Ruto dares Azimio leader Raila Odinga to face him instead of organizing nationwide mass demonstrations.
President William Ruto has dared Azimio Leader Raila Odinga to face him directly instead of harassing Kenyans with unnecessary mass protests.
Ruto who spoke in Kitutu Chache North Constituency in Kisii County on Friday challenged Odinga to direct his issues to him having run against him in the August 2022 polls.
Ruto argued that Raila’s call for protests was a disturbance to the citizens and argued that the Monday, March 20, mass action left hawkers, Mama Mboga, and Boda Boda riders unable to work.
“Touts did not work on Monday as well as traders, Boda Bodas, and kiosk owners. What are you asking them? If you have a problem, face me. Stop disturbing citizens.
“Let me ask you (citizens), the person who competed with him is me. Why is he disturbing Mama Mboga? Stop disturbing the citizens, if you have a problem, come face me. I defeated you,” he posed.
Ruto underscored that Odinga’s game plan of mass protests would yield nothing substantial but only wreak havoc and further destabilize the country’s economy.
“The protests will not lower the country’s high cost of living and Odinga knows that. He should stop bothering and disturbing Kenyans,” he said.
He reiterated that he is ready and willing to work with leaders who support his government and agenda.
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Azimio coalition is already gearing up to protest on February 27, and 30, 2023 as they push the government to address their concerns key among others to lower the high cost of living and the need for electoral reforms in the country.
On Tuesday, March 21, Raila declared that the nationwide protests will be on every Monday and Thursday beginning Monday, March 27.
The President had previously warned that his administration will decisively deal with “economic terrorists” who are out to destabilize his government.
Meanwhile, DP Gachagua and Mr. Odinga have since ruled out calls from members of the clergy to give dialogue a chance in finding solutions to the issues raised.
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