Raila leaves supporters guessing yet again

ODM leader Raila Odinga with other ODM party leaders during celebrations to mark ODM 20 years in existence. [Benjamin Sakwa, Standard]

It was mixed signals from the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) on Friday as party leader Raila Odinga declared that he would follow the voice of his supporters even as party honchos said they now await his big announcement on the way forward.

Since his promise in the week at State House Mombasa of an announcement after a missed African Union Commission chairperson job push, party supporters and leaders have been expecting a rallying call on whether to work with President William Ruto or go own way.

Speaking at Bukiri Primary School, Funyula Constituency, Busia County during ODM's 20th anniversary celebrations, Raila said he would not make a hasty decision but rather, his next move will be influenced by his supporters.