DP William Ruto says opinion polls doctored by Deep State to Raila's advantage

DP William Ruto addresses supporters at Kocholia market in Teso North, Busia County. [Benjamin Sakwa, Standard]

Deputy President William Ruto has put pollsters on notice over what he termed as fake opinion polls that show Raila Odinga in the lead in the presidential race.

Speaking in Bungoma County, Ruto said the opinion polls were sponsored by Deep State to water down his candidature.

“The deep state has embarked on doctoring opinion polls that place his (Raila) popularity ahead of mine after sensing I am going to beat him by a big margin. Pollsters, please stop giving Raila an avenue of getting excuses after losing in next month's polls,” he said.