Mike Sonko Reveals Kalonzo Musyoka’s Possible Plan B After Meetings with Ruto Allies

Former Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko has revealed that Wiper Patriotic Front leader Kalonzo Musyoka could consider working with President William Ruto ahead of the 2027 General Election, as political realignments continue to take shape.

Sonko made the remarks on Tuesday, November 10, following separate meetings with two influential figures from the Ukambani region: former Machakos Senator Johnson Muthama and Labour Cabinet Secretary Alfred Mutua.

Muthama is considered a close ally of Kalonzo, while Mutua is among the prominent Ukambani leaders serving in Ruto’s administration.

In a statement shared on his Facebook page, Sonko suggested that Kalonzo’s political future should not be limited to the options being promoted by some individuals around him.

He accused unnamed people of misleading the Wiper leader for their own political interests, arguing that an arrangement with the government was also worth considering.

“Let them know that the one term option is also on the table,” Sonko stated, adding that different political possibilities were being carefully evaluated.

The former Nairobi governor said the eventual decision would be guided by the interests of the people, national unity and the country’s future.

Sonko also indicated that his National Economic Development Party (NEDP) would be willing to work with President Ruto if the government presented a more favourable political arrangement than the opposition.

He dismissed suggestions that his activities in Ukambani were intended to advance the government’s interests, maintaining that his focus was on securing what he considered the best outcome for the region.

His remarks are likely to attract attention as political leaders begin positioning themselves ahead of the 2027 elections, with Kalonzo remaining an influential figure in opposition politics.

Beyond the possible 2027 arrangement, Sonko made claims about political discussions that allegedly took place shortly after Ruto won the 2022 presidential election.

According to Sonko, the discussions involved former Prime Minister Raila Odinga, Kalonzo, Interior Cabinet Secretary Kithure Kindiki and Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale.

He claimed that Kalonzo was offered the position of Speaker of the National Assembly during the engagements but turned it down because he had previously served as Kenya’s Vice President and considered the proposed position a step down.

These claims were presented by Sonko and have not been independently established in the report.

The latest developments come weeks after Muthama reportedly held separate discussions with Kalonzo, during which the possibility of the opposition leader working with Ruto was also explored.

Sonko’s meetings and public statements have since fuelled debate over whether Kalonzo could consider an alternative political arrangement ahead of the next General Election. However, no final agreement between Kalonzo and Ruto was announced in the report.

https://www.tuko.co.ke/politics/646342-mike-sonko-discloses-kalonzo-musyokas-plan-b-meeting-rutos-cs/

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