Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja on Saturday, April 27, addressed reports of growing differences between him and elected leaders from the United Democratic Alliance (UDA).
During an interview at a local media station, Sakaja refuted reports of a feud between him and Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua.
He noted that they had a cordial working relationship, maintaining his respect for the DP.
Sakaja added that it was difficult for them to feud because they both had different political paths and ambitions.
“I do not have any differences with him. He is a respected leader who has been in politics for a while. Even though he found us in politics, he has been able to rise through the ranks and he has become the Deputy President and he needs to be respected for that.
“I have never talked ill about him. I do not want to become the Deputy President. He also does not want to become the Nairobi governor,” he stated.
There have been claims of friction between DP Gachagua and the Nairobi governor over his recent bid for the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) party chairmanship in Nairobi.
The governor previously dismissed claims that he was asked to drop his bid by some of the ruling party’s officials.
