“No Shortcuts”-Musalia Mudavadi Rejects Rigging Claims Ahead Of 2027 Presidential Race

Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has issued a strong warning to political leaders against making reckless statements that could compromise the credibility of the upcoming 2027 General Election.

Speaking during a church service in Kapsengere, Nandi County, on Sunday, September 13, Mudavadi criticized politicians who have suggested that President William Ruto will secure a second term through electoral malpractices or shortcuts. He emphasized that Kenya’s democratic stability depends heavily on conducting free, fair, and transparent elections, asserting that the President intends to seek re-election strictly on the strength of his administration’s development track record.

The Prime CS’s remarks directly addressed recent controversial statements made by UDA Secretary General Hassan Omar during an event in Mombasa. Omar had publicly suggested that supporters could biometrically capture the fingerprints of deceased relatives before burial to bolster voter numbers for the ruling coalition, drawing widespread backlash from both opposition figures and government officials.

Mudavadi sought to reassure the public and quell growing concerns over voter register manipulation. Calling on politicians across the political divide to cease harmful rhetoric, he affirmed that President Ruto will rely solely on legitimate, valid votes and urged all actors to respect the democratic process.