Official opposition office is not for you, Kenya Kwanza tells Raila
Kenya Kwanza dismisses claims Ruto is creating an official opposition office for the Azimio leader Raila Odinga
Kenya Kwanza dismisses claims Ruto is creating an official opposition office for the Azimio leader Raila Odinga.
Kimani Ichung’wa, the majority leader in the National Assembly, has denied reports that President William Ruto is seeking to establish an Official Opposition office in order to appease Azimio leader Raila Odinga.
According to Ichung’wa, there is a widespread misconception that the move by the Head of State is a “sweet deal” for Raila, who has launched an aggressive counter-offensive against Ruto’s Kenya Kwanza administration.
“People should not get confused that the President has extended an olive branch to Raila or probably a handshake,” he stated.
Ichung’wa claimed that the handshake between retired President Uhuru Kenyatta and Raila on March 9, 2018, ruined democracy and the economy.
“The position the President is seeking our support in Parliament to create is not meant for an individual. It is a position that will strengthen and deepen democracy and create greater accountability,” he explained.
He made the remarks at Wanjohi Primary School in Kipipiri Constituency during an interdenominational church service.
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Present at the service was President William Ruto, Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua and Nyandarua governor Kiarie Badilisha and legislators Wanjiku Muhia (Kipipiri), Ndindi Nyoro (Kiharu), Faith Gitau (Nyandarua Woman Rep) and John Methu (Nyandarua senator).
Ruto proposed amendments to the 2010 Constitution in a memo to the Speakers of the Bicameral Parliament dated December 9, 2022.
He has proposed the establishment of an office of the official opposition leader to address what he claims is a constitutional shortfall on the full post-election fate of the minority side.
On Sunday, Ichung’wa assured the President that MPs would consider his proposals and open them up to public comment so that Kenyans’ perspectives could be included in the final document.
“We want a position that will enhance accountability. That seat is not for anyone, we do not fear to be corrected because that is how we can move forward as a country,” he reiterated.
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