Omtatah terms Raila alliance with Ruto as ‘Political Prostitution’

Busia Senator Okiya Omtatah hits out at Raila Odinga terming his alliance with Ruto as 'Political Prostitution'
Busia Senator Okiya Omtatah hits out at Raila Odinga terming his alliance with Ruto as ‘Political Prostitution’.
Busia Senator Okiya Omtatah has launched a fiery critique against Azimio la Umoja-One Kenya Coalition Principal Raila Odinga, accusing him of betraying his opposition roots by aligning with President William Ruto’s government.
In a video circulating online, Omtatah minced no words in labeling Odinga’s recent political manoeuvre as “political prostitution”.
“This kind of greed, and political prostitution are not acceptable. You can do prostitution with the old order, but I think the new order, which is exposed, cannot allow political prostitutes,” Omtatah declared, referring to Odinga’s decision to align his Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) with Ruto’s Kenya Kwanza camp.
Omtatah added, “And unfortunately, Baba has turned out to be a political prostitute, who cannot resist the temptation to go into bed with any offer. That is thereby an illegitimate government.”
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This comes amid reports Raila Odinga has become one of President Ruto’s closest allies amidst the ongoing political upheaval within the Kenya Kwanza administration.
Odinga, once a fierce critic of Ruto’s government, has faced mounting pressure to denounce the administration he previously labeled as ‘illegitimate’.
The prolonged period of mass protests appears to have entrenched the alliance between Ruto and Odinga, with the two leaders now exploring the creation of a “broad-based government.” This term, often seen as a euphemism for a government of national unity, is viewed by both as the optimal strategy to address the escalating unrest.
Sources close to both leaders reveal that Odinga and Ruto are engaged in regular meetings.
Their ongoing discussions are primarily aimed at stabilising the nation.
Reports from within both camps suggest that Odinga has gained significant influence in the Kenya Kwanza administration, with the leaders now participating in “daily consultations” to forge a path towards national reconciliation.
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