Interior Principal Secretary Dr Raymond Omollo has urged the Luo Nyanza region to throw its political weight behind President William Ruto’s 2027 re-election bid, saying it would pave the way for the region to take power in 2032.
Speaking during a church service at Osakwe SDA in Karachuonyo, Homa Bay County, Omollo argued that continued support for Ruto would strategically position the Nyanza bloc to form the next government after his second term.
“If we walk with President Ruto now, we will be in a better place to take over leadership in 2032,” said the PS.
Omollo assured residents that leaders from the region were already benefitting from what he described as a “broad-based government”, and that meaningful development was reaching areas previously marginalised due to opposition politics.
“We are leveraging the current administration to open up our region and bring in resources,” he added.
He dismissed growing criticism of the working arrangement between President Ruto and ODM leader Raila Odinga, saying those calling for its termination were out of touch and lacked any meaningful agenda for national progress.
“Those making noise are the same ones who offer no solutions. We must focus on development and inclusivity,” he said.
The comments come amid political tensions within the opposition ranks, with Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna recently threatening to leave ODM if the party supports Ruto’s 2027 campaign.
Ruto’s administration has been courting leaders from traditional opposition strongholds, promising greater development in exchange for political cooperation.
