Big Blow To DP Kindiki, Gladys Wanga & Mudavadi As Ruto’s Preferred Running Mate Named

Kirigawa Governor Anne Waiguru has emerged as the most preferred running mate for President William Ruto ahead of the 2027 General Election, according to a new opinion poll released by Swiss Poll International.

The survey, published on Saturday, November 14, placed Waiguru at the top with 42% support nationally, putting her ahead of other prominent political figures being considered for Ruto’s presidential ticket.

Deputy President Kithure Kindiki came second with 31%, while Homa Bay Governor Gladys Wanga ranked third with 13%.

Former Cabinet Secretaries Wycliffe Oparanya and Hassan Ali Joho received 6% and 4% respectively. Other potential candidates collectively accounted for the remaining 4%.

Swiss Poll International said the findings reflected changing political dynamics surrounding Ruto’s 2027 presidential ticket.

The survey comes amid growing pressure from the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM), which has demanded a 50-50 power-sharing arrangement with Ruto’s United Democratic Alliance (UDA) ahead of the next General Election.

A key demand by ODM is the Deputy President position, with the party maintaining that it should be allocated to its side under the broad-based political arrangement.

However, the poll results could complicate ODM’s negotiations, with its affiliated candidates Gladys Wanga, Wycliffe Oparanya and Hassan Joho collectively attracting 23% support, compared to Waiguru’s 42%.

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