Wajackoyah slams opposition over obsession with Ruto
Roots Party leader George Wajackoyah has urged presidential candidates to shift their attention from President William Ruto and instead focus on addressing national issues ahead of the 2027 elections.
Speaking during the burial of Ababu Namwamba’s mother in Busia on Saturday, August 30, 2025, Wajackoyah cautioned that opposition politics centred on constant criticism of the Head of State was neither productive nor sustainable.
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He said the political habit of invoking Ruto’s name at every turn only derails the debate from real challenges facing Kenyans.
“Every morning, Ruto. Lunchtime, Ruto. Breakfast, what? Ruto. Are we going to be that kind of?” Wajackoyah posed. “Why can’t you presidential candidates talk about issues? Ruto akitushinda tutaenda wapi in the next election?”
Call for unity
The former presidential candidate reminded leaders that campaigns should be guided by policy-driven conversations rather than insults or personal attacks. He warned that empty rhetoric risks dividing the country further instead of providing solutions to Kenyans’ everyday struggles.
“There is no politics of insults. Let’s embrace each other, let’s embrace our governor, let’s embrace our opponents, let’s speak with one voice,” he said.
Wajackoyah, who contested in the 2022 General Election, emphasised that national healing and cohesion remain critical as the country navigates economic hardships, unemployment, and rising living costs.
Beyond 2027 politics
The outspoken politician also noted that Kenya’s democracy will only thrive if candidates offer practical solutions that outlive election cycles.
He argued that citizens expect clarity on how leaders plan to tackle pressing issues such as healthcare, education, corruption, and the environment.
“Akuna siasa ya matusi,” he insisted, urging the political class to tone down on divisive language.
Wajackoyah’s remarks come at a time when political temperatures are steadily rising, with key 2027 presidential hopefuls already crisscrossing the country to consolidate support.
The Roots Party leaders also come a day after Ruto dismissed the opposition’s ‘Wantam’ slogan, saying it will not derail his administration’s plans and asserting that when politics begins, his team will show their strength.
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