Roots party leader George Wajackoyah warned President Ruto over his relationship with Central Organisation Trade Union (COTU) secretary general Francis Atwoli.
Wanjakoyah claimed that Francis Atwoli was notorious for switching camps.
Speaking on December 18, in Navakholo, Kakamega, the Roots party leader said that Western Kenya cannot be led by leaders who lack a political stance.
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“Atwoli can’t stand before Luyhas and tell them that we need unity when he has been standing with Raila and all of a sudden he has jumped ship. We shall never follow that example,” said Wanjakoyah.
“Mr. President please remove Atwoli away from you, he is going to smear dirt on you that will make us hate you permanently.”
The former presidential candidate urged Ruto to disassociate himself from Atwoli, claiming that the latter would soil the President’s reputation.
According to Wanjakoyah, Luyha leaders should instead work together to develop communities in Western Kenya.
He said Atwoli is not and will never be part of the Luyha community.
This is after Atwoli met President William Ruto a few days after showing signs of working with the Kenya Kwanza government.
In the run-up to the August 9 general election, Atwoli supported Raila Odinga’s Azimio La Umoja.
He campaigned vehemently against Ruto’s presidency, even going on record saying that Ruto will never succeed former President Uhuru Kenyatta.
Though most people did not expect his current move, Atwoli was part of a delegation from the Luhya community that met Ruto at the State House.
Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi, Kakamega Senator Bonny Khalwale, former Kakamega gubernatorial candidate Cleophas Malala, and politician Rashid Echesa were among those who accompanied him.
However, Wanjakoyah has fully joined the opposition as evident by his Azimio rallies attendance.
