Prime Cabinet Secretary Dr. Musalia Mudavadi has finally broken his silence following claims that President William Ruto is systematically destroying opposition political parties, particularly the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM).
Mudavadi was compelled to respond almost immediately after facing pressure from mourners during the burial of the late Lugari Member of Parliament, Honorable Cyrus Jirongo, in Lumakanda.
The remarks came moments after Siaya County Governor James Orengo launched a sharp attack on the Kenya Kwanza administration, accusing President Ruto of undermining democracy by weakening established political parties.
Orengo claimed that the current political realignments were aimed at neutralizing ODM ahead of the 2027 General Election.
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Taking the podium shortly after Orengo’s speech, Mudavadi dismissed the accusations, insisting that the Kenya Kwanza government has no intention of killing any political party.
He maintained that President Ruto is committed to safeguarding democracy and ensuring a neutral political environment where all parties can operate freely without intimidation or manipulation.
“The government of the day respects multiparty democracy and has no agenda to interfere with or destroy political parties,” Mudavadi told the mourners, who at times reacted with skepticism.
He added that political parties collapsing or merging was a result of internal decisions rather than external pressure from the state.
However, Mudavadi’s remarks have sparked mixed reactions, with political analysts questioning his position.
Critics have pointed out that Mudavadi himself dissolved his Amani National Congress (ANC) party to join President Ruto’s United Democratic Alliance (UDA), a move they argue weakens his defense of party independence.
Analysts further claim that Kenya Kwanza’s increasing focus on ODM signals a broader strategy to dilute the party’s influence ahead of 2027.
While the government denies these allegations, the debate has intensified, highlighting growing political tensions as the country inches closer to the next general election.
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