- Linda Oguttu has criticized politicians who still mention Raila Odinga’s name several months after his death
- The former KTN journalist denied allegations of private conversations being used for political fame
- Oguttu urged the leaders to stand up for themselves and stop holding on to the legacy of the late former prime minister
Veteran news anchor Linda Oguttu has criticized Kenyan politicians who mention the name of the former prime minister Raila Odinga even after his death.
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Raila died on Wednesday, October 15, and was buried on Sunday, October 19, at his Kang’o Ka Jaramogi home in Bondo.
Several conflicting accounts have emerged since his death. For example, there is a group led by acting ODM party leader Oburu Oginga that supports broad initiatives, while another is led by the general secretary Edwin Sifunawhich says Raila had no intention of supporting William Ruto.
A man named Oketch Salah is causing an uproar online for allegedly having a private conversation with Raila.
How close was Oketch Salah to Raila Odinga?
Oketch became popular on social media days before Raila’s death. He shared videos and photos showing him with Raila to show their closeness.
After Raila’s death, Oketch was named as Raila’s adopted son, a notion that has been rejected by Winnie Odingawho said he didn’t know.
Oketch claimed Raila assured him that he would support Ruto in the 2027 general election. He also claimed that the late politician had told him Sifuna was a miscreant in the ODM party.
Oguttu went on X to denounce this group of politicians, who are still hiding in the name of Raila.
Linda Oguttu warns against misusing Raila’s name
On Wednesday, January 28, a communications strategist criticized the way politicians refer to private conversations they claim to have had with the former prime minister before his death.
He said that Raila has left and advised politicians to stand alone.
“People now stop ‘father called me, he told me’. Raila is gone. He led the political journey of this country for many years and he has demands for democracy/rights we enjoy. His name will be written in the history of this nation. People should now fight their own way. Stop holding on to father’s jacket,” he wrote.
Fans took to the comments section to agree with him.
Andy:
“Exactly. I hope the supporters of the Wamunyoro team in ODM, the so-called rebels, are reading this. Absolutely disgusting.”
Pat:
“Perhaps you can show that more loudly; they are not listening, and they do not want to accept the fact that Raila Odinga is gone.”
Islanders:
“It is a shame that some experimental politicians are still holding on to BABA even after his death. They should have a close relationship with their situation.”
Andrew Wanyonyi:
“I couldn’t agree more.”
Ja Kabonyo:
“They have to drag him into every conversation for him to stay relevant.”
What did Raila say to Oketch Salah?
Earlier, Salah said that he was ready for an interview to share the last wishes of the former ODM boss and divulge details about their political and strategic talks.
He emphasized that he has never claimed to take the place of Raila’s family nor disrespect his widow, Ida Odingaor his children.
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Salah further dismissed the online accusations as political and insisted that his presence in Raila’s life was in line with the former opposition leader’s understanding.
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