Kalonzo: I can back Sifuna, but polls must not pick opposition ticket

He claimed there could be attempts by individuals within the intelligence community to influence public opinion through polling figures in a manner favourable to President William Ruto, although he did not provide evidence to support the allegation...

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Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka has cautioned the United Opposition against relying solely on opinion polls to select its 2027 presidential ticket, warning of potential manipulation.

Kalonzo Musyoka stated he would back Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna if agreed upon, but not based on poll numbers alone.
He raised concerns about the intelligence community potentially influencing polls to favour President William Ruto.
Recent polls show differing preferences for the opposition's presidential ticket, with combinations like Kalonzo-Sifuna and Kalonzo-Fred Matiang'i frequently appearing.

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