Speaking recently, at St. Peter’s Cathedral during a church service attended by the President, Oburu told the congregation that the hashtag campaign #RutoMustGo is misleading citizens into believing a sitting Head of State can be removed through public pressure.
“We do not want you to engage in talks about #RutoMustGo,” Oburu said.
“Ruto is going nowhere because there are only five ways you can remove a president.”
The Senator explained that under the Constitution, a president can only leave office through resignation, death, incapacitation, defeat in an election, or impeachment.
According to him, none of these circumstances currently apply to President Ruto. He stressed that anyone dissatisfied with the government must wait until the next General Election in 2027 to make their voice heard through the ballot.
Oburu, who has often been viewed as a senior statesman within the opposition, surprised many when he humorously described himself as a “Gen Z” and “youth leader.”
He said his message was directed especially to young people, urging them to channel their energy into constructive political engagement rather than disruptive protests.
“We know young people are impatient, but politics is about strategy and patience. The next election is the right time to decide leadership, not the streets,” he added.
His remarks came as President Ruto listened from the front pew, with the Head of State occasionally nodding in agreement.
Observers say Oburu’s statement could help calm political temperatures, especially in opposition strongholds where calls for the president’s resignation have grown louder in recent weeks.
The Senator also defended the principle of democracy, noting that while freedom of expression is guaranteed, it should not be used to destabilize the country.
He called on Kenyans to focus on development and unity instead of divisive rhetoric.
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