ODM is in a state of hopelessness after Raila lost the presidency
ODM party is in a state of hopelessness after Raila lost the presidency amid rebellion within the party according to Wafula Buke.
Wafula Buke, who is a former Orange Democratic Movement’s director for political affairs and strategy said the party is currently in a state of hopelessness after Raila lost the presidency.
The ardent ODM supporter and a second liberation hero say the ODM leader is “under capture” by a team that orchestrated his loss in the just concluded General Election and he needs to crack the whip for the party to survive.
“Raila needs to do away with his kitchen cabinet, which is responsible for the mess we are in since the party needs to be rejuvenated if it is to survive going forward. He needs to prepare for it to be vibrant even when he exits the political scene,” he said.
Buke said Raila needs to take a cue from Tanzania’s first President Julius Nyerere, who admitted his mistakes when the Ujamaa system he had been championing failed, saying this earned him respect among citizens.
He said it was upon Raila to have people who represent the ideals of the party in its top leadership unlike at the moment where most of them are pursuing their selfish interests, which have seen its fortunes dwindle over the years to the chagrin of supporters.
According to political analyst Dismas Mokua, Raila must establish mechanisms and organizations that will sustain ODM long when he leaves the political scene.
According to him, Raila appears to be the glue keeping the party together at the present, and his departure will probably cause it to disintegrate.
He said Raila should recognize and reward talent in the parliamentary leadership that reflects the face of Kenya.
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