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Ruto Speaks On Handshake After 9th August Elections

SK 2 years ago 2 min read

Ruto stated that he is open to engaging in a fresh style of negotiation with the former prime minister despite his insistence that the 2018 March handshake was unconstitutional during his final rally at the Nyayo Stadium.

“I want to tell my opponent that I am willing to have a cup of tea with him to discuss his role in the Opposition but what I will not do, is a repeat of what happened five years ago. The affairs of mixing up the government and the opposition and undermining the constitution, that I will not engage in,” the deputy president affirmed.

During his last campaign rally, the vice president also addressed a message to President Uhuru Kenyatta, wishing him well as he entered retirement and assuring him that the country’s affairs were in good hands.

“I want to tell my brother President Uhuru Kenyatta, we worked together we achieved much together but as fate would have it you chose a different path and I wish you well as you go to retirement, I am confident that this country will move forward.

“I am confident that you know my capacity you have nothing to fear because I will respect the foundation you have built,” the deputy president stated.
The vice president encouraged his followers to vote on August 9 and expressed confidence in his ability to win.

Regardless of whether he won or lost, Raila Odinga declared during his final rally at the Kasarani Stadium that he was willing to set aside political disagreements and shake hands with his rivals.

Odinga declared that his quest for political freedom would not result in a split nation.