Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka has reaffirmed his commitment to the opposition coalition.
The Wiper leader urges opposition leaders to sign a pact committing them to the coalition, regardless of who wins its presidential ticket.
Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka rejects claims that he would join President William Ruto’s camp if denied the opposition’s presidential ticket. He said his commitment to the coalition ahead of the 2027 General Election went beyond personal ambition.
Kalonzo spoke on Saturday afternoon at the burial of Eunice Nyangari, former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua’s elder sister. He urged others not to speak for him on his political future.
Kalonzo rejects claims of a possible exit
The remarks followed reports and social media claims linking Kalonzo to a possible political arrangement with Ruto. Those claims suggested he could switch sides if another opposition leader secured the coalition’s presidential nomination.
The speculation had also sparked debate within opposition ranks about whether he would accept another candidate. However, Kalonzo dismissed the suggestions, saying those advancing them sought to create confusion among coalition leaders.
He maintained that the opposition’s priority should be removing the current administration rather than advancing individual ambitions. He also warned against anyone presenting a possible departure from the coalition as his position, regardless of their community.
Wiper leader seeks a binding political commitment
To guard against divisions, Kalonzo called for a formal agreement among the opposition leaders. He proposed a covenant committing them to the coalition’s common political objective, whoever eventually receives the presidential ticket.
He also expressed his willingness to sign the agreement and work with fellow leaders on its terms. Such a commitment, he said, should keep the leaders united around their broader mission rather than the nomination contest.
Meanwhile, Kalonzo pointed to past political sacrifices, citing his support for the late former Prime Minister Raila Odinga after the disputed 2007 election. He said that experience had strengthened his willingness to sacrifice his presidential ambitions rather than cause political division.
