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Deputy President Kithure Kindiki on Friday told Siaya Senator Oburu Oginga’s Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) that he is no pushover and will work hard to defend his retention in the Number Two seat.
This came even as he lashed out at Wiper Patriotic Front leader Kalonzo Musyoka and told him to forget the presidency.
“The seat of Deputy President is not vacant and the ODM should forget it,” said Prof Kindiki.
He spoke at Nembure Stadium in Embu County as he hosted 20,000 grassroots leaders from the region.
He told ODM that even in 2027, he will be the running mate of President William Ruto, who will be seeking a second term in office.
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“I’m very tough and they can't dislodge me from my seat,” he said in reference to ODM leaders.
The clamour for the Deputy President’s seat has gained momentum in recent months, with several leaders in the broad-based government expressing interest.