Oparanya Chides Ruto Over Continued Attacks on Uhuru

President William Ruto’s continued criticism of his predecessor Uhuru Kenyatta and other statements, according to Wycliffe Oparanya, could cause tension among Kenyans.

President Ruto has “forgotten that the presidency is a symbol of national unity,” the ODM Deputy Party Leader lamented.

The former Kakamega governor regretted the reversal of important policy decisions where the idea of communal responsibility would have been allowed to flourish as well as the ongoing expansion of hostilities against the former head of state.

“It is because of this action that I ask the president to allow his predecessor to enjoy his retirement in peace instead of directing his arsenal on him to portray him as a failed Head of State yet they run the government and made policies and other decisions together as his deputy,” he said.

Read: Ex-Kakamega Governor Oparanya Denies Dumping ODM

He claimed that the attacks take place in circumstances where one should anticipate the President to display greater patriotism and defend the reputation of his predecessor.

“All these indicators point to the fact we have an administration bent on practising bad divisive politics at the expense of all the promises made,” said the ex-county boss.

“Persistent attacks on the former President are by all means diversionary tactics to distract Kenyans from demanding that the Kenya kwanza government implements its promises to citizens.” 

He also noted that Azimio la Umoja One Kenya Alliance coalition party supporters are yet to come to terms with Raila Odinga’s loss in the August polls.

Read Also: Raila Won August Polls with 8 Million Votes – Kioni Claims

Oparanya stated that the manner in which immediate former IEBC chairman Wafula Chebukati announced President Ruto as the victor was suspect.

“But the president is worsening the situation by making a grave allegation of alleged plans by then his competitors to abduct Chebukati and force announcement of the presidential results in favour of Azimio,” he added.

“Surprisingly Mr Chebukati has gone public and confirmed the president’s allegations and gone ahead to ask the Head of State to form a tribunal to investigate the matter.”

He reminded the head of state and Chebukati that Kenyans are not “fools” and will not buy the lies they have been spreading.

Read Also: There was no “Handshake” Between Ruto, Raila – Senator Oginga Says

“In fact, their actions are a scheme to justify their actions at Bomas of Kenya during the chaotic announcement of the presidential results,” he said.

He wondered why Chebukati did not record a statement with the police regarding threats to his life as alleged by Dr Ruto, earlier on in the week.

“I, therefore, ask the president to desist from making a such divisive statement because they affect the healing process and urge his administration to quickly recognise the essence of reuniting a heavily divided country,” Oparanya said.

He claimed that Ruto’s administration has waged a fierce battle to weaken or destroy state institutions in order to further its own self-interest.

Read Also: President Ruto Reveals Plot to Abduct, Kill Chebukati During August Polls

“More worrying is the way courts and the office of the DPP have been influenced to drop graft cases involving key members of the Kenya Kwanza government. This signals signs of a bleak future,” he warned.

According to Oparanya, Kenya is a nation where the rule of law has been undermined by the government, a feeble legal system, and the Office of the DPP, which dances to the government’s tune instead of carrying out its primary duty of ensuring that Kenyans get justice.

The former governor remarked that there is constant criticism of the previous administration but little discussion of the struggling economy.