ODM leaders slam Azimio leaders for alleged conspiracy to overthrow Raila

The conference took place as Martha Karua, the NARC-Kenya Party Leader, was preparing to withdraw from the coalition.

Jubilee Party Secretary General Jeremiah Kioni announced that they had resolved for Musyoka to lead their coalition, allowing Odinga to continue his campaign for the African Union Commission (AUC) chairmanship.

Wanga criticized the Azimio leaders' resolution, arguing that it effectively removes Odinga from his position as the coalition leader.

“The Azimio team met on Thursday, and from my reading of their statement, it is like they have overthrown Raila from the leadership of the coalition. In fact, they are doing this under the pretext that Raila is joining AUC,” Wanga said.

She argued that the decision of the Azimio team to appoint Musyoka as their leader was like inheriting the wife of a man when he was still alive.

“Resolving that Raila is no longer the Azimio leader is like a coup, and we oppose it,” Wanga said.

The governor reaffirmed that they as members of ODM were still part of Azimio and warned against creating unnecessary tension in the coalition.

Were said they are supporting Raila in leading the national dialogue to ensure peace prevails in the country and that anybody who opposes the conversation between the ODM leader and President William Ruto does not mean well for the people of Kenya.

He said ODM members who have been nominated as cabinet secretaries should not be victimized by anybody.

“The government belongs to all Kenyans and ODM members who have been nominated as cabinet secretaries deserve those positions. We congratulate them and we encourage them to use the positions to serve the citizens of this country better,” Were said.