Kamukunji MP,Yusuf Hassan believes that Raila endosing wiper’s leader Kalonzo Musyoka could lead to infighting within the opposition.
Speaking during a TV interview, he said, “If the declaration was right, I think it would have damaged the opposition and would open up a fight which Kalonzo is not ready for at the moment.”
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He continued, emphasizing Raila Odinga’s significant role in Kenyan politics stating, “Raila is the patriarch of Kenyan politics, he is also the baron of the opposition. So what he says and how he says it carries a lot of weight in our country, and I think a lot of people are saying, does this mean that Raila is going to step back from politics.”
Hassan went on to express his concerns about the future of Odinga’s party, the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM), saying, “I cannot imagine ODM existing in a very strong position in Kenyan politics without Raila. I cannot imagine the opposition without a torchbearer like Raila.”
However, Raila has dismissed the reports of his endorsement of Kalonzo Musyoka, clarifying that his praise for the Wiper leader should not be interpreted as the party’s position on the 2027 elections, given that they are still four years away.
“He is speaking about Kalonzo Musyoka as if they are equals; he (Musyoka) is far better than him (Ruto),” Odinga stated during a recent event.
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Odinga’s denial seems to aim at quelling the speculation and division within the opposition. “He wants to divide us with talk about who will run for the presidency, yet we ourselves have not announced anything. We will show him he knows nothing; we will stand with Kalonzo because he is an honest person.”
Raila Odinga expressed confidence in Kalonzo’s abilities and prospects, adding, “We will stand with Kalonzo because he is an honest person.”
