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Kabogo says Raila is Uhuru’s preferred candidate, reveals he refers to him as “the 5th”

Wednesday, January 12th, 2022 15:58 | By
Tujibebe Wakenya Party leader and former Kiambu Governor William Kabogo. PHOTO/Courtesy

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 speaking at an exclusive interview with a local radio station on Tuesday, January 11 opined that there is no doubt the former premier is Uhuru's preferred presidential candidate.

“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 his Karen residence, the Head of State referred to the ODM supremo 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," Kabogo revealed.

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