COTU Secretary-General Francis Atwoli has sparked debate after he was reportedly heard urging people from Western Kenya to cut down trees, claiming that ODM Secretary-General Edwin Sifuna could be left devastated after losing the 2027 General Election.
According to the statement attributed to Atwoli, he claimed that President William Ruto would secure an overwhelming 99 percent of the votes in the 2027 presidential election, while Sifuna would allegedly be left with only one percent.
Atwoli reportedly made the remarks while commenting on the political competition expected ahead of the 2027 elections.
The remarks have since attracted attention, with some people questioning the nature of the comments and others debating whether they were meant as a political joke or serious criticism of Sifuna’s political ambitions.
Sifuna, who is also the Nairobi Senator, has remained an influential figure within the opposition and has frequently been involved in political debates surrounding the 2027 elections.
The 2027 General Election is already shaping up to be highly competitive, with political leaders across the country positioning themselves and building alliances ahead of the polls.
However, it remains important to establish the full context in which Atwoli allegedly made the remarks and whether the statement has been accurately captured from the original footage or recording.
The comments have nevertheless continued to generate discussion among Kenyans, particularly on social media, as political temperatures gradually rise ahead of the 2027 elections.