NAIROBI, Kenya: Wiper Democratic Movement Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka has declared his readiness to sign a unity agreement with fellow opposition leaders ahead of the 2027 General Election, insisting that the coalition must remain united behind whoever emerges as its presidential flagbearer.
Kalonzo said the proposed agreement should commit all participating leaders to supporting the eventual presidential candidate, regardless of who secures the coalition's ticket.
The former Vice President further indicated that he was prepared to put aside his own presidential ambitions if doing so would help bring opposition leaders together and strengthen their efforts to challenge President William Ruto in the 2027 elections.
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He maintained that the broader objective should be building a united opposition front rather than allowing individual political ambitions to undermine efforts to form a common political platform.
Kalonzo also cautioned against individuals claiming to speak on his behalf, insisting that his position on opposition unity should be communicated directly by him.
His remarks come amid continuing discussions among opposition leaders over possible alliances, coalition arrangements and the selection of a joint presidential candidate for the next General Election.
The question of who will carry the opposition's presidential ticket remains a significant issue, with several political figures associated with the opposition being mentioned in conversations about the 2027 race.
Kalonzo's latest position places renewed attention on the possibility of a pre-election agreement that would require all coalition partners to rally behind one candidate once the selection process is concluded.
Whether the opposition leaders can translate calls for unity into a binding political agreement and agree on a common presidential candidate remains to be seen as the country moves closer to the 2027 General Election.