Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi has hit out at East African Legislative Assembly MP Winnie Odinga after she criticised his conduct at the National Treasury, telling her that she lacks the capacity to advise him.

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Addressing a crowd in Homa Bay on Saturday, May 16, Mbadi defended his political experience and leadership credentials, saying he had earned his place through years of public service and elective politics.

“Yesterday, I saw some people trying to advise me on how to be a finance minister. You can’t because you have no capacity to advise me,” Mbadi told Winnie.

Mbadi also outlined his long political career, noting that he had served as ODM chairman, Minority Leader for five years, Assistant Minister in the Office of the Prime Minister, and now a Treasury CS for two years.

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“I have been the chairman of ODM for ten years under Raila Odinga. It is not a mini achievement. I have also been a Minority Leader for five years. I have now been a minister for two years, and it is not a mini achievement,” he stated.

Mbadi further stated tha t leadership is earned through political experience and public trust, adding that people cannot come from nowhere and start lecturing seasoned leaders.

“First seek an elective position, and then people will start nurturing you as a leader. We are not going to tolerate petty and juvenile politics,” he said.

The Treasury CS also declared that he was ready to seek higher office in future, saying he had the capacity to lead the country even as president once President William Ruto completes his term.

“We are also ready to lead. This country is not for a few people. I am ready to lead this country as the president. Therefore, you cannot advise me. If you want to come to the field against me in politics, I am ready,” Mbadi added.

His remarks came a day after Winnie Odinga criticised him, insisting that the National Treasury should not be turned into a political platform.

📰 Source: Kenyans.co.ke