Central Organisation of Trade Unions (COTU boss Francis Atwoli has asked Deputy President William Ruto to desist from abusing fellow leaders and politicians.

Addressing members of the public on Monday, January 31, Atwoli called out Ruto over what he termed as a show of contempt towards other leaders.

“And please tell Ruto to stop abusing fellow leaders. He is looking down upon leaders including me who is an elder and a leader,” Atwoli said.

The remarks from the trade unionist comes a week after Kitui county governor Charity Ngilu also asked the DP to desist from abusing fellow leaders.

On January 20, 2022, Ruto told a rally in Ukambani that Wiper party leader Kalonzo Musyoka lost his hair while supporting Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) leader Raila Odinga.

“Ruto should stop insulting leaders and the regions they come from. Let him look at himself. The age difference should make him understand that he should not be insulting Kalonzo who has been in leadership for a long time,” Ngilu said.