Kenya’s longest opposition leader Raila Odinga who was seeking the country’s top seat for a record fifth and last time lost the presidency to William Ruto.
Raila was seeking the country on an Azimio la Umoja One Kenya Coalition party.
However following the defeat, Raila’s Azimio la Umoja One Kenya Coalition party yesterday hinted at forming formidable opposition to hold the Kenya Kwanza government in check.
Azimio said it was also pushing for recognition and funding of the office of the Official Opposition leader as proposed in the Building Bridges Initiative (BBI) Bill that was shot down.
However, in a statement on Monday, September 12, City lawyer Donald Kipkorir pleaded with Raila Odinga not to fight for Kenyans anymore since they have rejected him several times by not voting for him.
Korir, an ardent supporter of the former Prime Minister said Kenyans have for years taken Raila’s sacrifices for granted.
Kipkorir said Raila has sacrificed a lot for the country and that has always wanted the best for Kenyans but they have disowned him for a record fifth time.
“Dearest Raila Odinga, tomorrow begins the Presidency of William Ruto. From the depths of my heart, I beseech you to stop crying for us. Don’t look out for Kenya anymore. Your love was unrequited. We didn’t deserve your love and sacrifice. Let’s be with our foibles and chains,” Kipkorir said in a Tweet.
Raila first contested for Presidency in 1997 and has since contested in all the elections except 2002 but has never won.
On Sunday, September 11, ODM deputy party leader Wycliffe Oparanya said they were planning a meeting of all Azimio elected leaders that seeks to create a vibrant opposition that will effectively perform the watchdog roles.
“We want to put the Kenya Kwanza government in check and push them to deliver on their promises to the electorate,” Oparanya said.
