I have transferred my political loyalty to Ruto – ODM MP
MP Samuel Atandi has declared his decision to shift his political allegiance to President William Ruto following the death of ODM leader Raila Odinga.
Alego Usonga MP Samuel Atandi has declared his decision to shift his political allegiance to President William Ruto following the death of ODM leader Raila Odinga.
In a statement on Sunday, October 19, Atandi reflected on his loyalty to Raila, noting that he has been loyal to the former Prime Minister since he was born.
“Raila Odinga taught me the politics of loyalty. I’ve been intensely loyal to Raila Odinga since I was born. I never crossed his path. Today, I have transferred my political loyalty to President Ruto,” he stated.
Elsewhere, Ruto hinted at partnering with the ODM Party in the 2027 General Election to form the next government.
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Speaking during Raila’s funeral on Sunday, October 19, Ruto said he would not stand by and watch the ODM party crumble under political divisions.
The Head of State urged politicians seeking to destabilize the party to desist.
“By the grace of God, ODM will either form the government or be part of the next government. What I cannot allow, out of respect for Raila, and I will do everything I can with God’s help, is for those who want to destroy the ODM party and go play opposition politics outside. That will not happen,” he said.
The declaration came days after Energy Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi declared that the ODM Party will remain in government until 2027 and beyond.
Speaking on Friday, October 17, Wandayi affirmed that the late ODM leader Raila Odinga entrusted them to continue working within the government led by President William Ruto.
“Baba has left us in government led by President Ruto and that is where we are going to stay till the end. I can dare say with no fear of contradiction that we shall walk step by step with President Ruto to the end, now and beyond 2027,” he said.
However, Saboti MP Caleb Amisi took issue with Wandayi’s statement, urging him to focus on mourning Raila instead of making political declarations.
“It is not proper for some ODM leaders to come to Baba’s funeral crying that Raila Odinga left the Nyanza people in the government. Let us mourn first, then tell us where he left you.
“And if indeed he left you in the government, why should you shout at the top of your voices? I thought when Baba says left, it’s left; right, it’s right. It should flow smoothly,” he said.
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