Do you think Khalwale will be a great asset to William Ruto especially in the Western Region come 2022?
Love him or hate him, Bonie Khalwale is a man who says it as it is. He is known to be vocal and an instant fanatic whenever he decides to show support to a politician. Remember his days with Raila Odinga? Bonie Khalwale lived, talked and walked Raila Odinga.
His political tone has greatly changed and the only tune he now enjoys dancing to is any tune about William Ruto. He already declared his support for DP William Ruto but fell short of saying he had quit Ford Kenya.
Boni Khalwale: If ODM wants us to believe them then as they expel these 2 Mps for associating with Ruto then they should also expel Raila for associating with Uhuru #DayBreak pic.twitter.com/bdnLzqZdYX
— Citizen TV Kenya (@citizentvkenya) December 6, 2018
He has today reiterated that his relationship with William Ruto is future oriented. The former Kakamega Senator has insisted that he will support William Ruto even beyond 2022. He also made suggestions that Ford Kenya will soon make an announcement on whether they Support William Ruto or not.
“My position with the deputy president is futuristic; Ford Kenya in the future might make an announcement on whether they support the deputy president or not,” said Khalwale.
He said he made the decision after realizing it will not be possible for any other candidate to defeat Ruto in 2022.
“I have long experience in Kenya’s politics and I know it’s not possible to defeat a government candidate in an election,” Khalwale said.
He has however said that he is not supporting the DP because of financial benefits.
The deputy President is known to reward his loyalists handsomely and there were claims that Khalwale joined his bandwagon to enjoy the fruits that come with supporting the DP.
“Please Church leaders I urge you to pray for leaders from my Luhya community who think I am in a commercial venture by doing what I am doing”, said Khalwale.
Khalwale says he had worked with Ruto for long and that they understand each other very well.
On ODM’s recommendation to expel rebel members, Khalwale took a dig at the party for it’s actions while also challenging it to expel Raila Odinga for associating with Uhuru Kenyatta.
“If ODM wants us to believe them then as they expel these 2 Mps for associating with Ruto then they should also expel Raila for associating with Uhuru,” sai Khalwale.