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Gachagua Defends Voter Mobilisation for Kenyan Election
Rigathi Gachagua insists voter mobilisation is essential for Kenya's next president, rejecting claims that some candidates are 'unelectable mobilisers'.
In brief
Rigathi Gachagua insists voter mobilisation is essential for Kenya's next president, rejecting claims that some candidates are 'unelectable mobilisers'. Kenyan presidential candidate Rigathi Gachagua says winning the election requires mobilising voters, not being appointed. Originally reported by Allafrica.
Gachagua on Voter Mobilisation
Kenya's democracy party presidential candidate Rigathi Gachagua says voter mobilisation is essential for becoming president.
“I heard another fellow, I think from jubilee, saying that we have many candidates. Some are very good at mobilisation. Very good. They can mobilise votes, but they are not electable.”
Gachagua's Election Requirement
Gachagua insists presidential leadership must be achieved through voter support, not appointment.
“You must be voted in. You must mobilise voters. How else can you become president? Nobody can appoint you to that position from the comfort of their home.”
Gachagua on Post-Election Commitment
Gachagua states candidates must publicly commit to supporting other candidates if not elected.
“I cannot accept a situation where your supporters say that if it is not so-and-so, they will vote for ruto. That only happens because you remain silent.”
The big picture
Kenyan presidential candidate Rigathi Gachagua says winning the election requires mobilising voters, not being appointed.
