Kalonzo asks Ruto to respect Constitution or resign

Wiper party leader Kalonzo Musyoka addresses the press in Nairobi on December 8th 2024. [Collins Oduor, Standard]

Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka has called on President William Ruto to enforce the Constitution and the rule of law or else resign.

Addressing the press on Wednesday, January 15, Kalonzo accused Ruto of poor governance and failure to uphold the Constitution.

“We demand that Ruto respect Kenyans, the oath of office he swore he preserve, and the 2010 Constitution. If he [Ruto] refuses to respect and enforce the Constitution and the laws, he should resign,” he stated.

Regarding the issue of the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) selection panel, Musyoka argued that the delays are being orchestrated by Ruto’s 'wingmen' in a bid to rig elections come 2027.

“Those who are barriers of the IEBC selection panel are puppets of Ruto and bear the highest responsibility in the current constitution crisis and an attempt to rig the 2027 elections,” said Musyoka.

According to him, such actions depict disrespect to the very law, he swore to protect.

His remarks come amidst growing criticism towards President William Ruto over the rising number of abduction cases of individuals who criticize him and his government.

However, according to Musyoka, people should be held accountable as no one is above the law.

Adding that those held for critiquing the government should be released immediately.

“Nobody is above the law. People must be held to account. Let Ruto and all others perpetrating violence against Kenyans know that they will not go unpunished,” he stated.