Speaking during a political engagement, Gachagua claimed that his political strength would be demonstrated at the ballot and suggested that his main opponent would eventually concede defeat.
“Tutasinda Kasongo na kura milioni saba, atanipigia simu akilia aseme amekubali!” Gachagua said, according to remarks circulating from the event.
The statement reflects the increasingly combative political environment ahead of the 2027 General Election, with Gachagua positioning himself as a major challenger to the Kenya Kwanza administration.
Gachagua has continued to criticise Ruto’s leadership since leaving government, accusing the administration of failing to meet some of the expectations it made to Kenyans during the 2022 campaign.
His latest remarks are likely to attract attention among supporters of both sides as political alliances begin taking shape ahead of the next presidential contest.
The former deputy president has been building his political base in different parts of the country while seeking to consolidate support among voters dissatisfied with the current administration.
However, the seven-million-vote prediction remains a political claim and will ultimately be tested at the ballot box.
Kenya’s presidential elections require candidates to secure more than half of all votes cast nationally, as well as the constitutionally required distribution of support across the counties.
The political contest is expected to intensify as leaders position themselves for the 2027 election. Parties and political movements are likely to spend the coming months negotiating alliances, identifying candidates and mobilising supporters.
Gachagua’s prediction adds to the growing rhetoric surrounding the next presidential race and signals his determination to remain at the centre of the opposition’s efforts to challenge Ruto.
With the election still ahead, voters will ultimately determine whether his confidence translates into the seven million votes he has predicted.
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