- Winnie Odinga criticized ODM leaders who support the government under the inclusive government arrangement
- Winnie said that the late ODM founder collaborated with President William Ruto to calm the country, not for compliance or flattery
- He urged ODM supporters to prepare for the upcoming elections and the expected tough National Delegates Conference (NDC)
Winnie Odinga he has attacked some ODM leaders who support the government of Kenya First without question, under the arrangement of an integrated government.
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Speaking at a political rally in Kamukunji on Sunday, January 18, Winnie dismissed claims by some ODM leaders that Raila Odinga he left them in the government of President William Ruto.
Why Raila agreed to work with Ruto
He referred to the history of ODM as a people’s movement, saying that Raila’s decision to work with Ruto it was to calm the nation, not to betray the party or its supporters.
Winnie criticized leaders who make public statements claiming that Raila instructed them to support the government, stressing that such claims are misleading and disrespectful.
According to him, Raila has never been a blind follower and has always announced his political decisions openly.
“They have forgotten the history of ODM. In 2007, when the country was burning, ODM stood with the people. In 2013, the election was stolen. In 2017, the situation was worse and we protested. Those who are shouting today never even showed up at the swearing-in. In 2022, we entered the streets.
In 2024, Gen Z youths took to the streets and many were killed. Father came out to calm the country. He was not a blind follower. Not a single day did he tell us that he has left us anywhere. Anyone who says Baba told him something in secret is disrespecting him. Shut up. Dad always spoke in public,” he said.
Can Raila Odinga be replaced?
Winnie further declared that Raila Odinga is irreplaceable in Kenyan politics, describing him as the best leader the country has ever produced.
He urged ODM supporters to prepare for the upcoming internal processes of the party, including the National Delegates Conference (NDC), and remain politically alert.
“Baba is one in a million. We will never find another like him. You cannot copy and paste Baba. You cannot copy and paste the best leader Kenya has ever seen and put someone else in his place. It is impossible. As ODM, we must involve the youth, women and the elderly. Get ready. Have your ID and voter card. Elections are coming in Nairobi, then NDC, and when we get to NDC, things will be difficult,” he said.
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What did Robert Alai say about Winnie Odinga?
In other news, Kileleshwa MCA, Robert Alai, publicly criticized Winnie.
Alai questioned his political maturity and his ability to advise ODM on its future direction.
Speaking in an interview on Radio 47 on Tuesday, January 6, Alai dismissed Winnie’s recent statements about ODM politics, saying he has not yet reached the political stature required to lead or advise the party.
He also warned the Secretary General of ODM, Edwin Sifunaagainst opposing the party’s position.
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