Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka is ready to take on President William Ruto during the 2027 Presidential polls.
Kalonzo insisted that he was ready to take a stab at the top seat whether backed by Azimio leader Raila Odinga or not.
Speaking to a local media house, Kalonzo said he has been ready for the top seat since 2002 when the opposition declared support for retired President the late Mwai Kibaki.
“I was ready to be President in 2002 when we said Kibaki tosha. I was ready in 2013 to move from Vice President to President. At the right time, we are going to make an announcement in the new year. We have to have an alternative because Kenyans are crying for an alternative,” Kalonzo said.
“William Ruto may end up giving me a vote in 2027. If the country is ready for it, I am ready for it. We may not have stolen billions, but Kenyans will give the money to make it happen.”
Kalonzo however made it clear that Azimio will release a full line up when the time is right.
“We will engage in full consultation. Kalonzo cannot win alone. There are people who depend on my candidature to win their constituency, senatorial and MCA seats. But I proved to the people (in 2022) that you do not need to be on the ballot to get people winning. I want to tell the people who cling on Raila, that he must be on the ballot, that they can win without him being on the ballot,” he added.
