COTU Boss Atwoli Denies Saying Ruto Won’t be the 5th President

The Central Organization of Trade Unions, Kenya boss Francis Atwoli has denied saying that Kenyan Deputy President William Ruto won't be the fifth president.

COTU Boss Atwoli Denies Saying Ruto Won’t be the 5th President

In a viral video, Atwoli said that nobody will stop Deputy President William Ruto from becoming president if he wins the general elections.

"I have never said that Ruto will not be allowed to become a president. I have never used such terms. If you have won you will be the president," he said.

He also added that Ruto will be defeated in the general elections.

"We are a republic, nation and leaders must not divide us. The speech of Linturi openly indicates that if UDA takes over Kenya. It is composed of criminals and they must be stopped.

"Reject Ruto, but if you elect him you will regret it...who is a good person in UDA? They are all criminals. "