Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has robustly refuted claims that President William Ruto’s admonition against divisive and tribal politics was aimed at his Deputy, Rigathi Gachagua.
In a comprehensive interview on Citizen TV, Mudavadi, accompanied by other prominent leaders, clarified that there is no rift between the president and his deputy.
He emphasized that Ruto and Gachagua continue to maintain a harmonious and professional relationship.
Mudavadi pointed out that prior to the Madaraka Day celebrations at Masinde Muliro Stadium in Kanduyi Constituency, both Ruto and Gachagua shared a meal together, during which they addressed and resolved any existing differences.
This gesture of unity and camaraderie was further underscored when the two leaders dined together following the 61st Madaraka Day festivities, sharing a table for lunch.
“He (Ruto) was addressing the Kenyan people. If he wanted to address his deputy president, he wouldn’t have done it that way. He would have spoken to him directly,” Mudavadi asserted, dismissing the notion that Ruto’s statements were a covert rebuke of Gachagua.
Mudavadi stressed that President Ruto’s appeal to shun ethnic politics was a message directed towards the entire nation and his supporters, rather than at any specific individual.
During the Madaraka Day celebrations, President Ruto criticized the divisive tactics employed by certain leaders, labeling them as regressive.
He reiterated his government’s commitment to fostering national unity and steering clear of ethnic divisions.
“I want to assure the people of Kenya that we will not let you down. We will never regress to the politics of ethnicity or personality. We will never return to politics where people are not at the forefront,” Ruto vowed.
His statements reflect a firm stance against the resurgence of ethnically charged politics and a pledge to prioritize the collective interests of all Kenyans.
The context of these remarks is significant, as they were made shortly after some leaders portrayed Ruto’s ruling United Democratic Alliance (UDA) party as disintegrating under internal pressures.
By addressing the nation at a significant public event, Ruto sought to reassure Kenyans of his administration’s dedication to maintaining a united front and advancing the country’s socio-political stability.
Mudavadi’s statements on Citizen TV serve to reinforce the image of unity within the highest echelons of Kenya’s leadership.
His reassurances are aimed at dispelling any notions of discord that could undermine the administration’s efforts to promote national cohesion. Furthermore, by highlighting the private reconciliations and public displays of solidarity between Ruto and Gachagua, Mudavadi underscored the government’s resolve to work together harmoniously for the country’s betterment.
In conclusion, the allegations of a rift between President Ruto and Deputy President Gachagua have been firmly dismissed by Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi.
By clarifying the context of Ruto’s remarks and emphasizing the unity between the nation’s top leaders, Mudavadi aims to quell any concerns and reaffirm the administration’s commitment to a unified and prosperous Kenya.
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