Gachagua: We’ll sacrifice to unify behind one candidate
Kenyan opposition leader Rigathi Gachagua has pledged to unite opposition factions to field a single presidential candidate against William Ruto in the 2027 election. Gachagua expressed willingness to step aside if necessary to ensure a unified front.
Why it matters
The consolidation of opposition forces is a critical factor in determining the outcome of future Kenyan presidential elections.
Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP) leader Rigathi Gachagua addressing Kenyans living in the United States /HANDOUT Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP) leader Rigathi Gachagua has pledged that opposition presidential aspirants will sacrifice ambitions to have one candidate to face President William Ruto.
Gachagua, who has declared his intention to contest the presidency, said opposition leaders must put aside their individual ambitions and rally behind one candidate to avoid splitting the vote.
“I want to assure you, we shall make whatever sacrifices possible to have one single presidential candidate to face William Ruto in 2027,” he said.
He was speaking during a church service at PCEA Tumaini Church in Springfield, Massachusetts, where he addressed Kenyans living in the United States.
Gachagua said he currently considers himself a leading contender in the opposition field and claimed to have millions of supporters behind him.
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