Amisi said the opposition should not simply settle on a presidential flagbearer through negotiations among a few leaders. Instead, he argued that the process should involve the wider political movement and its supporters.
“We must have a presidential nomination for the opposition,” Amisi said, stressing the importance of allowing the public to participate in choosing the person who will represent the opposition in the presidential race.
He cautioned against selecting a candidate behind closed doors, arguing that such an approach could weaken the opposition's chances in the next election.
“If we choose a flagbearer in a boardroom, Ruto will come back,” Amisi said.
The remarks come amid growing political discussions within opposition circles over how different parties and leaders can unite ahead of the 2027 election.
Amisi further called for the opposition to bring together leaders campaigning under the “Wantam” slogan and allow supporters to participate in choosing one candidate.
“We need to parade all these people saying Wantam and elect one person,” he said.
According to Amisi, having several opposition figures seeking the presidency could divide the vote and make it difficult for the opposition to mount a strong challenge.
He argued that the eventual candidate should emerge through a process that gives competing aspirants an opportunity to present themselves before supporters before one person is selected.
“That is how we are going to remove Ruto,” Amisi said.
His remarks add to the ongoing debate over the opposition's strategy ahead of the 2027 presidential contest, with different political leaders advocating for various approaches to forming a united front.
The question of how an opposition presidential candidate should be selected is likely to remain a major issue as political parties continue consultations and grassroots mobilisation.
Amisi's proposal places emphasis on an open nomination process rather than a political arrangement reached solely through negotiations among party leaders.
The debate also comes against the backdrop of increasing political activity as potential presidential aspirants begin positioning themselves and seeking support in different parts of the country.
With the 2027 election approaching, opposition leaders will face the challenge of balancing individual ambitions with efforts to present a united candidate to voters.
Amisi's latest remarks therefore add another voice to the growing calls for a structured process through which the opposition can settle on its presidential candidate.