Mbadi dares ODM rebels to openly support Gachagua
Mbadi expressed dissatisfaction with ODM leaders who say the party will only support Ruto until 2027 through the so-called broad-based government. ..
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National Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi has challenged ODM leaders opposing President William Ruto's re-election to join former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua of the DCP party. This dare follows uncertainty within the ODM leadership regarding support for Ruto's 2027 re-election bid, potentially polarizing the party.
John Mbadi, Cabinet Secretary for the National Treasury, made the challenge.
The directive is aimed at ODM leaders who are against President William Ruto's re-election.
Mbadi suggested these leaders should instead support Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua of the DCP party.
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