Gachagua warns opposition over 2027 presidential ticket
Gachagua maintained that Malala was entitled to his political opinion but could not make an endorsement on behalf of the party.
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Gachagua maintained that Malala was entitled to his political opinion but could not make an endorsement on behalf of the party.
The Wiper leader, however, indicated that he would support Sifuna or Wamalwa if either emerged as the opposition's preferred candidate, suggesting that negotiations remained open.
Oburu, who could not attend the rally because of health challenges, told supporters that the current arrangement with UDA should not be mistaken for a formal coalition.
At the centre of the dispute is whether ODM should work with Ruto's United Democratic Alliance (UDA), and under what terms, following the death of longtime party leader Raila Odinga.
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The engagement between Gachagua and Sifuna, alongside consultations involving Kalonzo, is part of broader efforts to bring opposition factions together ahead of the 2027 election.
The IEBC said it remained committed to delivering peaceful, transparent, verifiable and inclusive elections that uphold the will of the people.
The former President has repeatedly returned to the 2022 contest, arguing that his preferred candidate would have delivered better leadership had voters followed his advice.
Gachagua compared Malala’s approach to that of Ruto, suggesting that politicians sometimes tailor their messages to appeal to particular audiences.
Ruto described the fixture as the fulfilment of his promise to build a world-class sporting facility where leading international teams could play.
Embakasi East MP Babu Owino has claimed that President William Ruto personally offered him the Cabinet Secretary for Education position during the 2024 Gen Z protests, but he turned it down because of his political beliefs. The legislator says he was unwilling to compromise his opposition to the broad-based government arrangement, insisting that his political decisions have always been guided by ideology rather than the promise of government positions.
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has dismissed claims that the Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP) has settled on Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna as its preferred presidential candidate for the 2027 General Election, insisting that remarks by Deputy Party Leader Cleophas Malala do not represent the party’s official position.