Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna has sensationally claimed that President William Ruto is destined to lose the 2027 general election, even with support from the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM).
Speaking during an interview on Thursday, January 9, Sifuna argued that the president’s popularity, not the number of leaders backing him, would determine his electoral success.
The senator noted that if Ruto fails to deliver on his campaign promises, it would cost him the presidency, regardless of any political alliances.
The ODM secretary general also clarified that the party has no formal agreement with the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) regarding the 2027 elections.
“I can speak authoritatively that there is no agreement between ODM and UDA about 2027. If you are unpopular, it does not matter how many leaders you bring around you. We will lose the election with Ruto even if we supported him as ODM.
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“I am very clear in my mind because the people are clear in their minds on what a government is supposed to do. As long as you are not addressing those things, it doesn’t matter. Azimio lost an election with 26 parties. If you don’t deliver on your promises, it doesn’t matter who supports you. You will still lose the election,” Sifuna remarked.
At the same time, the outspoken lawmaker claimed that it would be foolish for the Raila Odinga-led ODM party not to field a presidential candidate in the 2027 polls.
"One of the things we have learnt in the past is that we have a responsibility to advise our leaders. If you look at the political dynamics in the country right now, it would be very foolish for ODM not to field a presidential candidate," Sifuna claimed.
He insisted that ODM has always fielded a candidate for the presidency since it was formed and it has not yet given up the quest to acquire power.
