Babu Owino Warns Raila About Endorsing Sakaja To Run For Governorship Again 2027

  • Babu Owino has dissuaded Raila Odinga from his new relationship with Nairobi governor Johnson Sakaja, saying the county head is ready to use him
  • Sakaja, who previously opposed Raila's bid for the presidency, has recently become close to the ODM boss, with analysts concluding that he wants to strengthen the friendship in order to be re-elected.
  • Babu reminded Raila that Sakaja never sacrificed anything for Raila's political goals; he asked the ODM boss to reflect and recognize his real leaders

Nairobi – Embakasi East Member of Parliament Babu Owino is now asking the leader of his party, ODM chief Raila Odinga, to reconsider his friendship with the Governor Johnson.

Raila Odinga addressing journalists in Addis Ababa with Nairobi governor Johnson Sakaja (far right) and advisor Makau Mutua. Photo: John Sakaja.
Source: UGC

In recent days, the governor has appeared to warm to Raila, with political observers concluding that he may back the support of the veteran politician for re-election in 2027.

Babu has also indicated that he will run for the governor's seat in the next election.

The governor visited Raila at his home in the village and even accompanied him to Addis Ababa last month to attend the debate of candidates for the chairmanship of the African Union Commission (AUC).

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Answering about the new friendship of the two, Babu said it was not real.

He pointed out that Sakaja had previously opposed Raila's bid for the presidency, and therefore, the candidate should know who his real supporters are.

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