Wajackoyah claims hidden forces denied him victory in 2022 polls
By Mustafa Juma, May 25, 2026Roots Party leader George Wajackoyah has made fresh controversial claims about the 2022 General Election, claiming that unknown forces interfered with the outcome and denied him what he believes was a strong electoral performance.
Speaking during an interview with a local TV station on the night of Sunday, May 24, 2026, Wajackoyah said he was convinced he performed significantly better than officially declared, insisting that external influence altered the final results.
Claims of interference in 2022 election
The lawyer claimed that he was informed by unnamed diplomatic sources that he had garnered millions of votes during the presidential race, enough to significantly alter the political outcome.
“I was rigged out in 2022 because I had 2.8 million votes, and I was told this by certain embassies that I may not mention,” Wajackoyah claimed.
Wajackoyah further insisted that his support base played a critical role in shaping the eventual outcome of the election.
According to him, his votes were used to make William Ruto the president.
“It is my votes that made Ruto the president,” he said, without providing evidence for the assertion.
Strong warning over future elections
The politician also issued a stern warning regarding future elections, stating that any attempt to interfere with his votes would have serious consequences.
“Whoever will steal my votes this time will die,” he said, in a remark that is likely to spark political debate and criticism.
Spiritual claims
Wajackoyah also made unusual remarks linking his political journey to spiritual experiences, saying he believes he communicates with former opposition leader Raila Odinga in what he described as non-physical encounters.
“My spirit and the one Raila left with me, we know we talk somewhere with Raila at night when we are talking. Si bangi, ni spirit,” he added.
The remarks come amid heightened political activity ahead of the 2027 General Election, with leaders increasingly making bold claims as they position themselves for future contests.
Wajackoyah has maintained that he will vie for the presidency again during the upcoming 2027 general elections.
He also announced the revival of his controversial plan to legalise the cultivation of cannabis in Kenya, arguing that the country’s burgeoning public debt could be cleared and the development of infrastructure projects carried out through hemp farming ahead of the 2027 general election.
Wajackoyah defended marijuana use, pointing out concerns with the crop and maintaining that smoking weed is not a big deal. He explained how his grandfather allegedly smoked cannabis his entire life with no adverse health effects, such as even doctors being encouraged to “make a puff” before examining him.
He also reaffirmed his commitment to vigorously championing commercial hemp cultivation should he become the next president in 2027.