He said the debate should go beyond the 2027 contest and focus on the country’s long-standing leadership challenges.
The Linda Mwananchi movement is largely made up of rebel members drawn from the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM).
The group has been vocal in opposing the position taken by party leader Oburu Odinga to guide the Orange party toward supporting President Ruto’s re-election bid.
Recently, Sifuna indicated in a separate interview that Linda Mwananchi could consider partnering with the United Opposition.
The shared goal, he suggested, would be to ensure that President Ruto serves only one term.
But Amisi strongly pushed back against that line of thinking. According to him, the conversation should not be framed simply as a mission to remove one individual from office.
He argued that Kenya’s political problems run much deeper than the presidency of the day.
Amisi said the country has faced leadership struggles since independence and that focusing only on defeating Ruto in 2027 would not automatically fix systemic issues.
In his view, leaders must first agree on what kind of governance model they want for the country before forming alliances.
He cautioned that political groupings built purely on the desire to unseat a sitting president often collapse after elections because they lack a shared vision.
For him, any cooperation must be guided by clear principles and a long-term plan for reform.
The Saboti MP maintained that Linda Mwananchi was formed to defend the interests of ordinary citizens and to push for accountability within ODM and beyond.
He said the movement must stay true to its original purpose rather than being drawn into hurried political deals.
His remarks reveal growing differences within the Linda Mwananchi camp, even as it continues to challenge the direction taken by sections of ODM leadership.
The disagreement also highlights wider tensions within the opposition space as leaders begin positioning themselves ahead of 2027.