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Monday, October 16, 2023 –Former Prime Minister Raila Odinga has denied reports of endorsing Stephen Kalonzo Musyoka for 2027 presidency.
Odinga has, on Monday October 16, come out to clarify his remarks on Mr. Kalonzo which members of the public had misconstrued to mean he had already picked on the Wiper Party leader as his 2027 favourite candidate.
In a statement signed by his Personal Assistant Dennis Onyango, the former Presidential contestant indicated that it was too early to endorse Azimio flag bearer.
He further explained that his praises to the Wiper leader during the celebration of Oburu Odinga’s birthday was all to do with his strong relationship with Kalonzo.
“Odinga therefore clarifies that his praise for H.E. Kalonzo Musyoka for standing with him in three successive elections, the Wiper leader’s strong Christian values and the support Mr. Musyoka has built across the country was not an endorsement of Mr. Musyoka as the Azimio presidential candidate in 2027,” read the statement in part.
He described the praises as an acknowledgment and appreciation of past deeds that are in the public domain
The former Prime Minister further explained that the decision to choose a flag bearer would only be at the right moment.
“Odinga views Azimio as a coalition of equals, in which every leader stands a fair and equal chance to emerge as the presidential candidate in 2027, depending on each leader’s relationship with the party membership. That candidate will however not be named until a year or just months to the 2027 election.
“Odinga however believes that Mr. Musyoka has what it takes to beat Hon. William Ruto in a free and fair presidential contest, contrary to Mr. Ruto’s recent claim that he would easily beat the Wiper leader Mr. Odinga further assures Azimio supporters and the country that he plans to remain very active in party and national politics all the way to 2027. His words of praise for Mr. Musyoka were therefore not intended to mean he had or intends to quit active politics,” the statement added.
The press had widely reported on how the ex-PM appeared to endorse Mr. Kalonzo during his speech in Siaya County.
He mentioned the Wiper Party leader as a loyal and God-fearing leader who deserves future support and protection.
