Martha Karua has ruled out collaboration with Raila Odinga, criticizing his dealings with President Ruto’s government as legally untenable. She has called for a decisive choice between joining the Kenya Kwanza alliance or committing to the opposition. Concurrently, Odinga has cast doubt on Fred Matiang’i’s presidential aspirations, pointing out the necessity of national support for success.
Martha Karua, the leader of the People’s Liberation Party, has categorically dismissed any prospect of collaborating with former Prime Minister Raila Odinga. This declaration arises amid increased scrutiny of Odinga’s interactions with President William Ruto’s government, which Karua claims is legally untenable. She urged Odinga to make a decisive choice: to form a formal post-election coalition with the Kenya Kwanza alliance or to steadfastly align with the opposition.
Karua has openly criticized Odinga’s engagement with the government without a formal, legally binding agreement, labeling such actions as illegal. She stressed the importance of adhering to constitutional guidelines for any potential agreement with President Ruto to terminate what she refers to as “illegal cohabitation” within the Kenya Kwanza government.
Odinga’s political status is currently in limbo, especially after his recent two-week nationwide consultative tour, which concluded with discussions addressing challenges faced by the Social Health Authority in Nairobi. Notably, during a forum in Wajir, Odinga rejected the idea of collaborating with former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua ahead of the 2027 general elections.
Additionally, Odinga expressed skepticism about the potential candidacy of former Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang’i for the presidency. He emphasized that viable candidacy must be supported nationally, rather than relying on regional backing, noting that votes from Kisii County, Matiang’i’s home, would not suffice for victory. “Someone running for the presidency cannot be elected based on Kisii votes, Luo votes, Luhya votes, or even Mount Kenya votes,” stated Odinga following a consultative meeting with Kisii County residents.
Concerned about rumors of Matiang’i’s intentions, Odinga confirmed he had not received any direct statement from the former cabinet secretary regarding a presidential bid, calling the reports speculative. “This is something we will deal with when the right time comes. Mr. Matiang’i has not yet come forward to speak and clarify that he wants to run for the presidency,” he remarked.
In conclusion, Martha Karua has firmly rejected any collaboration with Raila Odinga, emphasizing the need for a clear decision regarding his engagement with the Kenya Kwanza government. She has criticized the legality of Odinga’s interactions without formal agreements and stressed the need for constitutional compliance. Meanwhile, Odinga’s political future remains uncertain as he navigates potential alliances and addresses speculation concerning others, such as Fred Matiang’i.
Original Source: mwakilishi.com
