Embakasi East Member of Parliament Paul Ongili Owino alias Babu Owino has declared himself as the only candidate who can dethrone President Ruto in a presidential race.
While addressing the media on Saturday 19th April, 2025, Babu Owino reiterated that he is overqualified for the position claiming he can beat President Ruto fair and square a day before elections.
“As of now, we are overqualified to beat the President of the Republic of Kenya. It is only Babu Owino who can beat President Ruto squarely, a day before elections. Wachana na ile watu husema eti asubuhi, hii ni a day before election tunaweza mwangusha,”he stated.
Additionally, Babu asserts he is similarly overqualified for Gubernatorial position currently held by Hon. Johnson Sakaja.
“We are also overqualified to be the Governor of Nairobi and also to be a Member of Parliament. The most important thing is service to the people. It is not just the electoral process, it is what you do after being elected.” He added.
The legislator further points that having gone through various challenges, he is in a better position to serve citizens entrusted in his hands noting that to him, leadership is all about service to the people without turning into a “dealer” as some elected persons have.
“After being elected, my intention is to work for the people. If you tell me your child lacks school fees, I know what it is because at some point I have lacked. Whichever position I’ll vie for in 2027 that shall be guided by the Almighty God, I shall work for the people,” he pledged.
Owino while concluding his speech urged the Gen Zs and millenials to turn up in large numbers during the forthcoming 2027 General Election since with their numbers, they have the capability to see good leaders voted in.
“I want to encourage this generation; the Gen Zs and millennial to participate in the forthcoming elections in 2027 because they are the majority. They add up to approximately 65 to 70 per cent of the Kenyan population that means they can produce a president among themselves.”
