The DP made the remarks during a daunting interview on Sunday, July 8 where he sought to bring clarity to the raging debate on loyalty and 2022 succession.
Ruto has reiterated time and time again that no one owed him any political favors. Photo: Ruto/Facebook
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Earlier on Sunday, Ruto had left his supporters in limbo after commenting on a controversial vernacular song dubbed Hakuna Deni.
Many were left to ponder the nature of Ruto’s relationship with the Jubilee party which he has been part of since 2012 after his remarks at the All Saints Cathedral in Nairobi.
But in an interview on NTV, the DP strategically played down any hints of a strain in relationship between himself and the president over the 2022 succession question.
Ruto has the backing from a number of key leaders across the country for 2022. Photo: Ruto/Facebook
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While he admitted his interest in the top seat in the coming poll, Ruto reiterated the Jubilee party did not owe him any favors for being part of the party in two successful elections.
“I wanted to set the record straight today. No community, nobody, not even Uhuru Kenyatta, has a debt towards William Ruto. I am happy that I supported Uhuru Kenyatta and I’m happy with what we achieved,” he insisted.
He further stated that contrary to public opinion, he was primarily focused on delivering on the Jubilee agenda with the 2022 poll a non-issue, at least for now.
Despite playing down the 2022 politics, there was still a lingering question of what would happen should the Jubilee party was to opt for another candidate.
According to Ruto, he would fully back the candidate Jubilee would arrive at in the coming election.
“If I’m elected the Jubilee candidate, I’ll run as a Jubilee member. Uhuru as the Jubilee party leader will select the appropriate candidate for 2022. If I will not be nominated, I will support any other person the the party will pick. If it will be me I will want to be judged by my track record,” he went on.
Despite playing down any squabble for the Jubilee ticket, there is already a brewing strife within the Jubilee once again with the 2022 sucession debate at the centre of problems once again.
