‘Political Prostitute’ – Senator Omtatah To Raila Odinga After Alliance with Ruto
Busia Senator Okiya Omtatah has launched a scathing attack on Azimio la Umoja-One Kenya Coalition Principal Raila Odinga, accusing him of betraying his opposition roots by siding with President William Ruto’s administration.
Omtatah called Odinga’s recent political maneuver “political prostitution” in a viral video.
“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
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Omtata was referring to Odinga’s decision to align his Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) with Ruto’s Kenya Kwanza camp.
He 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.”
This explosive statement follows a Daily Nation report revealing that Odinga has become one of President Ruto’s closest allies amid ongoing political turmoil within the Kenya Kwanza administration.
Odinga, a former fierce critic of Ruto’s government, is under increasing pressure to condemn the administration he previously described as ‘illegitimate’.
The prolonged period of mass protests appears to have strengthened the alliance between Ruto and Odinga, with the two leaders now discussing the formation of a “broad-based government.”
This term, which is frequently used as a euphemism for a government of national unity, is regarded by both sides as the best strategy for dealing with the escalating unrest.
According to sources close to both leaders, Odinga and Ruto meet regularly. Their ongoing discussions are primarily aimed at stabilizing the country.
According to reports from both camps, Odinga has gained significant influence in the Kenya Kwanza administration, with the leaders now engaged in “daily consultations” to chart a course for national reconciliation.
However, contrary to expectations, Odinga defended Ruto during an ODM Parliamentary Group Meeting on Wednesday, July 17, rejecting all calls for his resignation.
“Ruto goes, then what? Ruto may go then Gachagua takes over [to continue] implementing bad policies. Ruto can also say ‘I am tired, let the [military] generals take over. Then the country begins to go through what Egypt went through after Tahrir Square. ‘Ruto must go’ cannot be an end,” Odinga asserted.
He continued, “It’s at times of crisis like this that a country needs to talk. We are not doing it to save Ruto. We are doing it to save Kenya. Generals don’t have teargas. They don’t have water cannons. They have bullets.”
Despite these developments, Odinga’s close allies insist he has not held private meetings with the President at State House in Nairobi, fearing political repercussions for the opposition leader prior to the formal signing of a cooperation agreement.
Odinga spoke at the weekend in Kakamega, defending himself against allegations of secret meetings with President Ruto.
“When I was called for the signing of the IEBC (Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission) Bill recently, they wanted me to go to State House but I declined. They then proposed Harambee House, the President’s office, which again I said I would not go and suggested a public space. When they proposed KICC, I obliged,” Odinga explained, countering accusations of secret visits to State House.
Omtatah dismissed the notion that Odinga’s actions benefit the country.
“Raila is just angling for his own stomach. He is not angling for anybody’s stomach. He has not even demanded justice for the kids who died. How can it be rushing to go to bed?” Omtata asked.
“Before going to negotiate with a criminal, why would you need the man that a criminal comes clean when what has happened to this country?” he added.
‘Political Prostitute’ – Senator Omtatah To Raila Odinga After Alliance with Ruto
