The ODM leader Raila Odinga’s presidential bid has been approved by the party delegates in a pomp and color event.
On Saturday, February 26, at Kasarani gymnasium, the NDC resolved to nominate Raila as their presidential candidate to be presented to the Azimio coalition.
The ODM National Election Board chair, Catherine Mumma led the exercise which was attended by delegates from all over the country.
“The NGC resolved to endorse Raila Odinga as the ODM candidate to be recommended to the Azimio coalition,” Mumma said.
Raila’s name will be recommended to the Azimio coalition for further engagement as the alliance’s presidential candidate in the August 9, general election.
” I do here present the Right honorable Raila Odinga as the ODM party presidential candidate for the 2022 general election,” said ODM elections board chairperson Catherine Muma.
Being the only candidate, presented to the NDC, delegates voted by acclamation to formally hand him the mantle to fly the ODM flag.
In his acceptance speech, the ODM leader promised to continue advancing the interests of the party on the national level.
“Nitabeba bendera la Chungwa bila uwonga, niko tarayi kumenyana na wale wengine amboa wanjigamba” (I will fly the ODM flag, and am ready to battle with my opponent who are boosting). Raila stated.
The former prime minister added that he understands the journey where the party has come from, saying, “We where we have come from, where we are and where we are going”
