Energy Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi has warned Jubilee against coercing Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) party leader Raila Odinga to ditch President William Ruto and vie for the presidency in the 2027 General Election.
Speaking on Friday, August 8, Wandayi criticised Jubilee Vice Chairman David Murathe after the latter revealed that the party would endorse Raila in 2027 if he severed ties with Ruto.
Murathe had, on Thursday, August 7, indicated that Raila would have the support of former President Uhuru Kenyatta's political outfit in the next polls if he exited the broad-based government pact with Ruto.
Speaking after the party's National Executive Council (NEC) meeting, Murathe noted that Raila was still recognised as the Azimio la Umoja-One Kenya Coalition leader, adding that the former Prime Minister had a significant role to play in Jubilee's 2027 plan.
