The ODM party leader indirectly wondered why Ruto had panicked amid fight against corruption
He spoke in response to vicious sentiments claiming Raila wanted him out of Jubilee party – Raila reiterated his stance on the handshake, saying he reconciled with Uhuru to end tribal, and economic divisions The war of words between Raila Odinga and Deputy President William Ruto continued to play out in public on Monday, October 1, after the ODM boss laughed off claims he was out to destabilise the Jubilee party. Raila, while presiding over the official opening of Katani Hospital in Machakos county, took the chance to weigh in on attacks launched his way by the DP .
Ruto, as TUKO.co.ke reported, accused Raila of “conmanship”, adding the former premier only extended an olive branch to President Uhuru Kenyatta to facilitate his plot to derail the ruling party. Instead of firing back at the DP, Raila indirectly said Ruto was in a panic mode simply because the war on corruption had intensified.
If you are innocent, why should you panic? We have said the war on graft is not targeting anyone. What is amazing is how others are barking like ‘dogs’ as if they already know they are guilty,” Raila said without mentioning the DP’s name. On the allegations of plotting against Ruto’s political ambitions, Raila reiterated his stance on the handshake, saying he only reconciled with Uhuru to end tribal and economic divisions.
The latest public spat between the two leaders was once again a reminder that despite the famous handshake, there was still a long way to go in mending bridges among top leaders in the country.Kangemi: A harbour for petty crimes and criminals in Nairobi A number of ODM leaders including Mombasa governor Hassan Joho have been particularly critical of the DP following his explosive sentiments on Raila’s role in the handshake as they accused the DP of trying to use the ODM leader as a scapegoat to exit Jubilee.
At the same time, Senate Majority leader Kipchumba Murkomen backed Ruto’s allegations,claiming there was a plot by Raila to take down Jubilee from within.
