Kalonzo Denies Azimio Acknowledges William Ruto As President, Claims He Was Misquoted

• Kalonzo Musyoka, the leader of the Wiper party, denied reports that the Azimio la Umoja Coalition acknowledged William Ruto as president
• Kalonzo's denial comes after he made remarks in Voi, subtly hinting at the Opposition coalition recognizing William Ruto as the head of state
• In his clarification, he emphasized that the Opposition faction is still pushing for a comprehensive audit of the 2022 elections to address its reservations
• Martha Karua, leader of the Narc-Kenya party, also denied reports that Azimio had accepted the legitimacy of the current regime

Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka has denied reports linked to him that the Azimio la Umoja Coalition acknowledges William Ruto and explained that he was misquoted.

The former vice-president was speaking in reference to remarks he made in Voi, where he subtly hinted at the Opposition coalition now recognising Ruto as the head of state.

However, barely hours after his statement, the Azimio leader clarified that Azimio is yet to accept Ruto as the duly elected president in August 2022.

Kalonzo said the Opposition faction is still pushing for a comprehensive audit of the 2022 elections.

"I have noticed that a section of the media has, in the last few hours, misquoted my recent statement on the state of affairs in our country, particularly on the legitimacy of the current regime.

As Azimio, we remain clear that the issues for discussion and negotiations, as framed by both teams, include, among others, a comprehensive audit of the 2022 presidential elections that, in our view, will finally settle the matter," he said.

Earlier, Narc-Kenya party leader Martha Karua also denied the reports that Azimio had accepted the legitimacy of the current regime.

Does Azimio recognize William Ruto as president?

On Saturday, Kalonzo lauded President Ruto for supporting the talks despite dismal support from his cronies.

"We congratulate the president for putting his foot down and supporting the continuation of the talks," Kalonzo said.

The Wiper party leader said they would ready themselves for the next general election because luck might be on their side.

"Because of his stand, we recognise him and will wait for the next time because who knows? God's plans may be with us next," an optimistic Kalonzo Musyoka said.