Gachagua: We will secure our secret card until the last minute
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua vowed opposition will not reveal its preferred presidential candidate any time soon, saying the decision is a calculated strategy to President William Ruto...
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Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has declared that the opposition will keep its preferred presidential candidate secret until the last minute before the 2027 elections. Speaking in Baltimore, USA, Gachagua stated this is a calculated strategy to prevent President William Ruto from frustrating their campaign through state machinery.
- The opposition's current slogan is "Ruto Must Go" and their plan is "Wantam" (one term).
- Gachagua emphasized the importance of unity among opposition leaders, committing to support whoever emerges as the coalition’s choice.
- He warned that anyone who "jumps ship" to the current regime will face severe political consequences.
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