Economist David Ndii is a man known to say it as it is. The former NASA advisor has had recent runnings with the government that even landed him in trouble and had his passports suspended.
His relationship with deputy president William Ruto is known to be not all that rosy especially after the 2017 general elections. With David Ndii being a chief strategist in NASA and Ruto being part of the Jubilee team that won the elections, it is clearly evident that Ndii still has a bone to chew with Ruto especially after how Jubilee won the disputed polls.
After Ruto stated that he will run over whoever stands on his way to clinching the Presidency, David Ndii has blasted the DP for what he has termed as reckless statements.
Ndii even asked if Ruto is bulletproof.
Is he also bulletproof? https://t.co/oUdREOfPs9
— David Ndii (@DavidNdii) December 2, 2018
He has said that Ruto’s egomaniac state can be fatal for the Country if nothing is done to combat his ambitious attitude.
“Look at this stupid egomaniac. As I said before, ambitious politicians in @WilliamsRuto ’s position have an affinity for skydiving sans parachutes, spontaneous combustion and exceptionally sudden fatal afflictions,” tweeted Ndii.
Look at this stupid egomaniac. As I said before, ambitious politicians in @WilliamsRuto ’s position have an affinity for skydiving sans parachutes, spontaneous combustion and exceptionally sudden fatal afflictions. https://t.co/rwNNXciC7H
— David Ndii (@DavidNdii) December 2, 2018
Ndii joins other leaders especially those from the opposition in calling out DP Ruto for his latest remarks that have somehow be seen as a threat by many.
Opposition leaders led by MP Junet Mohammed have called out the DP for creating unnecessary tension in the country. He has accused Ruto of creating imaginary enemies even before the real battle dates are unveiled.
“He is busy creating imaginary enemies before going ahead to fight them. His is a fight between Ruto the man and Ruto the shadow. We are not in government; do not plan to join it, but support a course we believe is for the good of the country,” the lawmaker from Suna East said.
Ruto fired shots at opposition leaders he has accused of undermining him as succession politics takes centre stage just a year after the General Election.
Mr Ruto, who has often restrained himself from directly attacking opposition chief Raila Odinga since the March 9 handshake with President Uhuru Kenyatta, came out guns blazing on Saturday.
“I will run over whoever will stand on my way,” Mr Ruto said in Tharaka Nithi.
To downplay the significance of the statement that also warned the opposition against attempts to divide the ruling party, he added, “If you try to stop the government’s work, I will deal with you. Jubilee’s priority is construction of roads, ensuring electricity connection, among others. Other things will follow at the right time,”
Early in the week, Mr Ruto said he was the only one mandated by law to be “Mr Kenyatta’s errand boy.” He appeared to be reacting to Mr Musyoka’s remarks about being ready to work for the President.
“If anything goes wrong with the work of the President or the Jubilee Party, the first person that would be asked would be me, the one who took an oath to be Mr Kenyatta’s assistant. Did you see anyone else take oath at Kasarani to be Uhuru’s assistant?” the DP asked.
Should Ruto’s statement be taken seriously?