The recent scuffle in the ruling coalition party has made Deputy President and his allies to be weary.Talk of precautions, they are taking all the necessary steps to ensure that they sail through to their ultimate goal which is Presidency in 2022.
In that spirited effort,his allies have more than a million plans to ensure that this ambition is not blindfolded.
Nakuru Town West MP Samuel Arama said Ruto should learn from retired President Moi, who managed to succeed Jomo Kenyatta “because he was strategic even when some politicians were against him”.
“I suggest Ruto stick in Jubilee and do his work as he plans for 2022 in silence. He should keep his cards close to his chest,” said the Jubilee MP.
Sudi said there has not been a visible political fight between the President and his deputy.
“Uhuru and Ruto are friends. I have not seen them fight over issues. As his friends, we are not ready to quit Jubilee despite the turbulence. But anyone who is no longer comfortable with the party can leave.”
As some politicians from Rift Valley want Ruto to stay put and fight his enemies from within the party, others have cautioned him to tread carefully and start looking for a plan ‘B’ if he is to succeed Uhuru in 2022.
Kericho Senator Aaron Cheruiyot maintained that the DP remained the man to beat in 2022. He said Ruto would not abandon Jubilee.
“Apart from Uhuru, there is no other popular person inside and outside of the party. Those dismissing him will be shocked.”
“The fact is Ruto is ahead of the competition. He has support across the country because of his vast network,” said Nandi Senator Samson Cherargei.
Nominated MP David Sankok said Uhuru should honour the promise he made before the party members in the run-up to the 2013 and 2017 elections that he would support Ruto.
“The President is on record as saying that after his two terms end, he will support his deputy. I have known the President since 2002 and I know he is not a liar. We expect him to keep his word,” said Mr Sankok.
Sirisia MP John Waluke said: “Even if the handshake seems to complicate things, Ruto will clinch the ticket.”