Editor's Review

David Ndii suggested that should Raila secure a deal with President Ruto, none of his supporters would benefit from it.

Economist David Ndii has taken on an Azimio supporter who hinted that former prime minister Raila Odinga would direct them back to the streets for the mass action protests.

The tweep suggested that the street protests it the only language the President William Ruto-led government would understand as regards addressing the issues bedeviling Kenyans among them the biting cost of living.

"Sisi kama jeshi la baba tunagoja aseme maadamano ni lini juu hio ndio kitu itafanya mskie maneno (Us as troops loyal to Raila are only waiting for his word and we would be back to the streets. It is only out of that the government would get serious)," said the Azimio follower.

In a quick rebuttal, Ndii informed the Raila supporter that the ODM boss would leave them in the streets as he gets into government after "being bought".

He said that should the deal happen, none of Raila's foot soldiers on the ground would benefit from it.

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"Boss, we will just buy him with your money and you will get nothing," he said.

Ndii did not rule out the possibility of Raila and Ruto realizing another handshake arrangement akin to that of former president Uhuru Kenyatta.

Economist David Ndii argues the Raila-Ruto handshake would be viable at some point.

According to Ndii, the class that Raila represents has much bearing in the crucial aspects of running the country and thus if the need arises, a political truce would suffice.

"The first obligation of a govt is survival and political stability. The more the dynasties foment destabilization the more we will have to spend on political capital. If push comes to shove handshake is always an option. How much do you think that will cost?" he posed.

Even with Ndii's projection, the president and his deputy Rigathi Gachagua have been categorical that they would not condone any kind of power-sharing with Raila.