Mumias East MP Peter Salasya has responded to musician Bahati’s claims that he is wealthier than the legislator and can afford to pay some Members of Parliament, appearing to agree with the singer while throwing his support behind his reported political ambitions.

Bahati made the remarks during an interview with Obinna TV in which he expressed confidence that his financial standing surpassed that of Salasya.

“Mimi niko sure nina pesa nyingi kuliko Peter Salasya. Najua kuna MPs ambao naweza kuwalipa,” Bahati said.

In an Instagram post shared on Tuesday, November 10, 2026, Salasya acknowledged the singer’s remarks, saying he no longer engages in confrontations with people who look down on him.

“Ni ukweli, you are very right. But ukienda pole pole, even the people who look down on me, starting with Kibe, ukiwaona kwa mbali, pole pole hawanishindi. But these days I don’t fight; I’m a cool boy,” he wrote.

Salasya also endorsed Bahati’s reported ambition to contest the Mathare parliamentary seat, expressing confidence in his chances while offering him some unsolicited image advice.

“I support Bahati, but those dreads of yours are shouting a little too much! Punguza tu kidogo and you will win that seat. I know it’s your brand but kiac tu kidogo to show some seriousness,” he said.

The legislator added that he was rooting for the musician to win the seat, promising to be among those celebrating his victory.

“When you become the MP for Mathare Constituency, I will be the happiest person,” Salasya added.

Beyond politics, the MP praised Bahati for adopting a child, whose name was reportedly changed from Otieno to Bahati, saying he was impressed by the boy’s spoken English.

He also commended Bahati’s wife, Diana, for her role in the adoption, saying he wished more women would emulate her.

“I pray that all women can be like Diana Bahati. Mimi pia natafuta mwanamke mmoja wa kuniadopt!” he joked.