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Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has stepped in to quell rising political tempers following an intense online feud between supporters of Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna and Embakasi East MP Babu Owino.
Seeking to project a united opposition front, Gachagua revealed that he personally reached out to both prominent leaders through separate phone calls to address the escalating social media confrontation.
During these conversations, Gachagua urged the two politicians to intervene and advise their enthusiastic fan bases against getting manipulated by political distractors.
He cautioned that internal squabbles within opposition ranks only serve the interests of the current administration, warning that infighting plays directly into state traps designed to fragment their political base.
According to the former Deputy President, maintaining solidarity among critical opposition figures is essential to building an effective counterweight to the governing coalition ahead of future political contests.
To reinforce this joint push for harmony, Gachagua announced that Nyandarua Senator John Methu would team up with Sifuna and Babu Owino over the weekend.
The joint appearance aims to demonstrate cohesion among their respective factions, send a clear signal of unity to the public, and de-escalate tension among supporters across digital platforms.
The online clash between supporters of Sifuna and Babu Owino highlights the delicate dynamics within opposition politics as key figures position themselves for future influence.
However, Gachagua’s swift intervention underscores a strategic effort to contain fallout, bridge emerging divides, and keep opposition supporters aligned against the national government rather than fighting each other.
By bringing key allies together, the coalition seeks to stabilize its ranks and present a coordinated movement moving forward.
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