Nyandarua Senator and Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP) Secretary-General John Methu has questioned the loyalty of Kiharu Member of Parliament Ndindi Nyoro and Jubilee Party leader Dr. Fred Matiang’i to the opposition coalition ahead of the 2027 General Election.
As opposition leaders seek to unite around a common political agenda, Methu’s remarks have raised questions about trust, unity, and the possibility of competing political interests within the coalition.
Speaking during an interview on Citizen TV, Methu suggested that Nyoro and Matiang’i could be pursuing interests that differ from the opposition’s broader objective of supporting a common candidate to challenge President William Ruto in the 2027 elections.
To explain his concerns, Methu recounted an alleged offer he said he received after DCP’s victory in the Ol Kalou by-election on July 16. According to the senator, he was advised to establish his own political party and was allegedly promised KSh 10 million weekly to support its operations, recruit aspirants, acquire party materials, raise his political profile, and create the impression that he was operating within the opposition.
Methu alleged that the ultimate objective of the proposed arrangement was to position him as President William Ruto’s running mate.
He further suggested that Nyoro could have received a similar offer intended to divide the opposition. Referring to remarks allegedly made by Nyoro at Safari Park, Methu said the MP had previously spoken about the possibility of President Ruto seeking to split opposition votes.
“William Ruto wants to divide our votes; he doesn't want us in one party,” Nyoro was quoted as saying.
Methu said he was surprised by Nyoro’s reported remarks about having another political party, claiming that the MP had previously told him that the party was allegedly a creation of President Ruto. He also linked the claims to what he described as a similar offer made to Murang’a Governor Irungu Kang’ata.
Additionally, Methu alleged that he had been offered KSh 30 million to abstain from the impeachment process against former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua in 2024. He suggested that Nyoro might have received a similar offer, although the allegation remains unverified.
“If all this process crows or quacks like a duck, then it is a duck,” Methu alleged, suggesting that the circumstances had raised his suspicions about possible divisions within the opposition.
“If I was to name moles, I think Ndindi Nyoro’s name would feature very prominently,” he added.
Turning to Matiang’i, Methu expressed reservations about the Jubilee Party leader’s position within the opposition, suggesting that Nyoro and Matiang’i were close friends and raising the possibility that their political interests might not be fully aligned with those of the opposition coalition.
“Initially, I can’t talk about him, because I thought you know him very well,” Methu said when questioned about Matiang’i’s loyalty.
However, Methu singled out Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka for praise, citing his decision to stand with Gachagua during the 2024 impeachment process despite their political differences.
“I can trust Kalonzo any minute. Gachagua’s own people did not stand with Gachagua. It was very unfashionable to stand with us, but Kalonzo did. He was gaining nothing then, but he just chose to stand with us because he thought we were being treated unfairly. I trust him today, tomorrow and every day,” Methu said.
On Gachagua’s return to active opposition politics, Methu argued that the former deputy president remained an important figure in shaping the country’s political direction.
“We didn’t know our way until we went to Ol Kalou,” he said, referring to the political significance he attached to the by-election.
Methu’s remarks have brought renewed attention to the challenges facing opposition leaders as they seek to build a united coalition ahead of the 2027 elections. His allegations also raise questions about how the coalition intends to manage internal disagreements, competing political ambitions, and concerns about members’ commitment to a common agenda.
Meanwhile, the remarks have prompted a broader question: what evidence informed Methu’s suspicions about Nyoro and the alleged existence of another political party? The claims require independent verification, and any response from the individuals mentioned would be important in establishing the facts.
In a separate development, Matiang’i defended Nyoro during a church service in Kangema, where he emphasised unity, patriotism, and the need for opposition leaders to work together in advancing the country’s interests.
His remarks presented a call for cohesion at a time when questions about trust and political alignment are emerging within the opposition.
As the 2027 General Election approaches, the challenge for opposition leaders will be to reconcile their differences, build confidence among coalition members, and establish a shared political agenda. Whether the coalition can maintain unity amid competing interests remains a key question in Kenya’s evolving political landscape.
