Former Kiambu Governor William Kabogo has revealed that President Uhuru Kenyatta refers to Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) party leader Raila Odinga as the fifth president.
Kabogo who was in an exclusive interview with a local radio station on Tuesday, January 11 said there is no doubt the former premier is the preferred presidential candidate for President Uhuru Kenyatta.
“You cannot run away from the fact that Raila is now Uhuru’s candidate if you are a seasoned politician, you should see it,” Kabogo said.
The Tujibebe Wakenya Party leader also said that during Raila Odinga’s 77th birthday celebration party on Friday, January 7, at the Bomas of Kenya, the Head of State referred to Raila as the ‘Fifth president’ a clear indication that the opposition chief is the ‘chosen one’.
“The other day at the birthday party, I am told he said hello to the fifth. You do not need more signals,
Kabago a close ally of President Uhuru Kenyatta has declared his interest to vie for the Kiambu gubernatorial seat in the upcoming August 2022 polls.
On the hand Raila is expected to campaign for his Azimio la Umoja presidential bid in Thika, Kiambu County this Saturday.
