Kimilili MP has Didmus Barasa has asked ODM leader Raila Odinga to quit politics and give chance to the youthful leaders seeking leadership positions. Barasa made the remarks on social media on the evening of Sunday, December 16, as he replied to criticism he is disrespecting the ODM leader.
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In an earlier address, the MP claimed ODM allied leaders are using the handshake between President Uhuru Kenyatta and Raila to abuse and undermine the work of Deputy President William Ruto. Reacting on Twitter, the legislator said the former premier had become irrelevant and useless in the country’s political scene.
Raila Odinga has outlived his usefulness, he is no longer useful. He should retire to nyumba ya wazee (house of elders) and give space to youthful William Ruto,” Barasa twitted.It understands, Barasa, among other leaders from Western Region, for instance former Kakamega Senator Boni Khalwale, have been drumming up support for Ruto in early campaigns for 2022 General Election. Leaders aligned to the DP have severally questioned the position Raila held in government following his ceasefire agreement with the president.
The Uhuru-Raila handshake added a new spin in Uhuru’s succession politics where his deputy William Ruto was previously seen as an automatic successor. Uhuru and Raila have recently been closer than before and their fresh relationship saw the president visit Raila’s Kisumu and Siaya strongholds between Thursday, December 13 and Friday, December 14, for the first time since his reelection in October 2017. Raila had earlier indicated that he would be taking a back seat in the country’s politics to give more time his new appointment as African Union special envoy on Africa infrastructure development. While remarking on the subject, Uhuru added more confusion when he said his choice will shock many.
"It was Picnic and Honeymoon for public coffers, Looters who got opportunity to hangout with @RailaOdinga"#SundayLive pic.twitter.com/kYCQqaxsQB
— J.B Kenya™ (@JohnBosco_Juma) December 16, 2018