Kalonzo Must be the Opposition Flag Bearer - Mike Sonko

Former Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko now says Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka must be the united opposition presidential flag bearer in the 2027 General Election. 

Speaking on Thursday, November 12, during an interview, Sonko argued that Kalonzo deserves the opportunity to be the opposition presidential candidate, having sacrificed his own ambitions on three occasions to support the late former Prime Minister Raila Odinga.

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The former Governor also advised Kalonzo to switch sides and join the William Ruto camp if he does not get the opposition presidential ticket. 

“Kalonzo must be the opposition’s presidential flag bearer. The negotiations we are going to have are meant to represent all Kenyans; we are not betrayers,” Sonko said.

“Kalonzo has sacrificed his presidential ambitions for Raila three times. This time, he must be the flag bearer. If Kalonzo is not given the presidential ticket, then he should go to Kasongo (William Ruto) and become his deputy. We do not want to keep being taken for granted every time,” he added.

Further, Sonko argued that the 2027 General Election could be Kalonzo’s last opportunity to vie for the presidency, urging him not to let the chance slip away.

“When there were rumors that Kalonzo was at State House, I went to him and advised him to seek counsel from other people. I also told him that 2027 was his last shot at the presidency and that he would not get another opportunity,” Sonko said.

The opposition has, for recent months, maintained that it will remain united and field a single presidential candidate to challenge President Ruto in the 2027 General Election.

On Wednesday, November 11, retired President Uhuru Kenyatta urged the opposition leaders to stick together ahead of the 2027 General Election.

Uhuru claimed Kenyans had already made up their minds and that the missing piece of the puzzle was the United Opposition naming its candidate. 

He said only one person can occupy the top seat at a time and asked the leaders to decide on their flagbearer and throw their weight behind the candidate.

"As I keep telling my brothers Steve, Rigathi and Eugene, the seat can only be occupied by one person at a time. From what I have heard, Kenyans have already made their decision; they only have one problem: the unity of the Opposition.

"With a lot of respect, organise yourselves and unite to give Kenyans what they want. Work together for a better, prosperous, peaceful Kenya. That is what we desire, and that is what you will deliver to us, and with justice," Uhuru reiterated.