- On Tuesday, February 4, Rigathi Gachagua participated in a roundtable media interview with Royal Media Services' vernacular radio stations, specifically Mulembe, Vuuka, and Sulwe FM.
- The former deputy head of state expressed confidence that the opposition will win the 2027 General Election.
- According to Gachagua, his team will pull off a decisive victory that will make the results so convincing that there will be no point in taking the matter to the Supreme Court.
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Former deputy president Rigathi Gachagua has once again dropped a hint at forming a strong alliance in preparation for the upcoming 2027 General Election.
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During an interview with Royal Media Services’ vernacular radio stations—Mulembe, Vuuka, and Sulwe FM on Tuesday, February 4, Gachagua stated that President William Ruto will not be re-elected in the presidential elections scheduled to take place in 2027.
Gachagua revealed that he is building a strong team, aiming to defeat Ruto's alliance in a landslide, thereby eliminating the need for any election result disputes at the Supreme Court.
The former deputy president claimed his team is targeting 15 million votes, arguing that the election results will reflect the 2002 election outcome, in which Uhuru Kenyatta was defeated by the late President Mwai Kibaki by a significant margin.
"President William Ruto was victorious with a 200,000-vote lead. Our plan is to secure 15 million votes. We aim for a difference of roughly 5 to 6 million votes, thus ensuring that implications on the lawn can be avoided, it won't be necessary. We will have a reprise similar to what happened in 2002," Gachagua said.
Does the Mulembe nation have a sufficient population?
The former Member of Parliament urged the Luhya community to unite, saying the bid for the presidency would be a simple achievement if they joined him.
Mr. Gachagua stated that forming the next government would be simple if the Luhya community allied itself with the Mt Kenya region.
In the location I occupy, the government will be present. I possess substantial political expertise due to my university education in political science. Any game incorporating the Mulembe nation in the equation is considered a decisive defeat.
As you have the majority, this government is yours for the taking," he said to the people of Western Kenya. "If you choose to join us, you must clearly state your expectations and present your demands. We can then work together to form a government that reflects your needs.
The former deputy president claims that the 2027 elections will depend on the votes of Generation Z and millennials, who, he asserts, are largely dissatisfied with Ruto's administration.
"Anyone who underestimates Gen Z and Millennials is in for a rude awakening. The next government will indeed be decided by them. Ruto is in for a major shock in 2027!" he added.
When can Gachagua reveal the details regarding his political party?
As previously disclosed, the former vice president is aiming to play a significant role in the upcoming 2027 General Election.
During a church service at Almighty God Ministries in Mathioya on February 2, Gachagua pledged to make a major political announcement.
The country's former second-in-command stated that he had put off making a political declaration due to his ongoing efforts to collect opinions from various regions nationwide.
According to Gachagua, he is making a concerted effort to be even more cautious so as not to repeat the miscalculation he made in 2027, in which he supported Ruto without having a back-up plan or party specifically for the Mt. Kenya region.
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