ODM MP Warns James Orengo against Opposing Raila Odinga’s Deal with William Ruto
- Siaya governor James Orengo continues to attract criticism for his open opposition to the working agreement between President William Ruto and former Prime Minister Raila Odinga
- The latest leader to hit out at the county boss is Alego Usonga Member of Parliament, Samuel Atandi
- Atandi said Orengo should allow Raila and Ruto to transform the region he claimed has been sidelined for years
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Migori: Alego Usonga Member of Parliament Samuel Atandi has sounded a warning to Siaya Governor James Orengo over his continued opposition to a pact signed between President William Ruto and former prime minister Raila Odinga.
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Atandi asked Orengo to stop walking a path he argued would not benefit his people.
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Speaking on Sunday, May 4, during an interdenominational prayer service at Kadika Primary School in Suna East, the legislator said the agreement signed between Ruto and Raila is aimed at ensuring locals in Luo Nyanza get a fair share of the national cake.
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“We have an opportunity to work with the president to transform our region, and that's what we are doing. Give us time and a chance," Atandi said.
Orengo has been a vocal critic of the deal that was signed between the ruling United Democratic Alliance (UDA) and the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM).
He recently hinted at his willingness to mobilise Kenyans to go back to the streets over the government’s failure to address pressing issues affecting the people.
Orengo also noted that he is ready and willing to go to jail. However, Atandi cautioned the county boss that he might find it rough coping with jail life.
"You are too old to go to jail, and if you go, you won't come out as you might end up dying there,” the legislator said.
He further pointed out that the region has for years been sidelined when it comes to development matters.
Similar sentiments were shared by Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi and Migori governor Ochillo Ayacko.
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Mbadi said it is time leaders in the region focus on development and not fighting for the people’s rights.
“We know Luos are known for fighting for the rights of the people, and for a long time we've done it, but we must also think of developing our region", the CS said.
Orengo is among the few Raila allies who have openly expressed doubts about the working agreement the ODM party signed with the Kenya Kwanza administration.
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TUKO.co.ke previously reported that the Siaya governor has insisted that he will not slow down on his criticisms against the government.
Orengo said as an elected leader, he will continue to speak out against what he described us threats to the nations principals, including democracy.
The governor claimed the current administration is undermining the integrity of the country's electoral process.
He insisted that no amount of threats would silence him from speaking out the truth as far as the country's state of affairs is concerned.
Proofreading by Mercy Nyambura, copy editor at TUKO.co.ke.
Source: TUKO.co.ke
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