People’s Liberation Party (PLP) leader Martha Karua has dismissed reports alleging a fallout with former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, terming them false and misleading.
The claims surfaced on social media on Friday, suggesting that Karua was at odds with Gachagua over what was described as a “lack of inclusivity and respect” in opposition decision-making. The viral post even attributed quotes to Karua, accusing Gachagua’s team of sidelining other leaders in the united opposition movement.
However, Karua swiftly debunked the claims on her X (formerly Twitter) account on Saturday morning, calling out the post as “fake” and clarifying that there was no disagreement between her and Gachagua.
“The claims being circulated online are false. Kindly ignore fake news,” Karua stated, urging Kenyans to verify information before spreading it online.
Her statement came amid growing speculation of internal divisions within the United Opposition coalition, with some reports hinting at tensions over who should be the joint presidential candidate ahead of the 2027 General Election.
Despite the online chatter, opposition unity appeared intact on Friday afternoon when Karua, Gachagua, Fred Matiang’i (Jubilee Party), and Eugene Wamalwa (DAP–Kenya) shared a podium during the Wiper Party National Delegates Conference (NDC) held at Uhuru Park, Nairobi.
During the event, which drew thousands of supporters, Gachagua publicly declared his unwavering support for Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka, promising to mobilize nationwide support for his 2027 presidential bid.
“The formula we will use will make Kalonzo the sole opposition presidential candidate. I and my millions of supporters will stand with him. The campaign I will mount will be ten times stronger than the one I did for Ruto,” Gachagua affirmed to applause.
Karua’s clarification and her joint appearance with fellow opposition leaders now seem to put to rest rumors of an internal fallout, reinforcing calls for a united front against the Kenya Kwanza administration in the upcoming polls.
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