Deputy President William Ruto has expressed confidence that the Jubilee Party will win the forthcoming Wajir West fresh elections.
Dr Ruto said Jubilee is a party with national outlook, noting that it would do everything possible to win the seat, in the elections to be held on April 25, this year.
The Deputy President called for peaceful campaigns based on policies, ideas and issues, rather than name-calling.
The Jubilee Party will contest the Wajir West constituency by-election on a platform of issues, ideas, sound policy and service delivery aligned to the Big Four. It champions equity; inclusivity and a robust development agenda. pic.twitter.com/YAabqtz39k— William Samoei Ruto, PhD (@WilliamsRuto) February 22, 2019
Dr Ruto made the remarks at the party’s headquarters in Nairobi on Friday when he received Ahmed Kolosh, the former Wajir West MP, who has since ditched Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) for Jubilee Party before presenting him with the party’s certificate ahead of the bye-election.
“As we welcome you to our party, we want to assure you that we will campaign for you to win,” said Dr Ruto.
The Supreme Court in January, ordered for fresh elections in Wajir West in the case that was filed against the election of Mr Kolosh as its Member of Parliament. The ruling resulted from a petition by Abdirahman Ibrahim Mohammed of Kanu.
The Deputy President said Jubilee would continue to focus its energies on unity and development across the country, urging other political parties to join the Government in bringing Kenyans together irrespective of tribal and political persuasions.