Thursday, December 19, 2024 - Roots Party leader, Prof. David Luchiri Wajackoyah, has faulted the Luhya community for his loss in the 2022 presidential race and the tribal voting patterns among Kenyan electorates.
Speaking in an interview with
Spice FM Thursday, Wajackoyah criticised the electorate for prioritising tribal
affiliations over merit and leadership qualities.
He lamented that had the Luhya
community fully supported him, he would have secured the presidency.
“If the Luhyas alone elected me, I
would be the president today. But you know where they went. Let them eat their
arrogance," Wajackoyah said.
He further claimed that, unlike communities such as the Kikuyus, Luhyas require financial incentives to support a candidate, noting that the current state of politics makes it unlikely for him to win without compromising his principle
Wajackoyah expressed
disappointment with the current voting trends, noting that older generations
focus on a candidate’s background and financial status rather than their vision
and ability to lead.
“I will not give what I do not
have. And even if I have it, I will not give the interest I’m supposed to pay
on loans. If that’s the way it is, so be it,” Wajackoyah stated.
The Kenyan DAILY POST
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