Raila: I Only Want President Uhuru's Vote, Not His Endorsement
ODM leader Raila Odinga has given another clear indication that he will run for president in 2022.
Speaking during an interview on Radio Citizen on Thursday, Odinga stated that he does not require President Kenyatta’s backing to win next year’s presidential election.
Odinga dismissed claims that he is seeking Kenyatta’s endorsement, saying the only favor he requires from the president is his vote.
“I do not need anyone’s endorsement. I’m not after President Uhuru’s endorsement. I only want his vote,” Odinga remarked.
He also responded to Deputy President William Ruto’s recent claims that he helped him rise to the position of Prime Minister following the disputed 2007 presidential election. Odinga stated that Ruto never helped him as much as he claims.
“When we went to Kasarani, it was a hunt and we got our prey, I emerged first, and Mudavadi came second, and he [Ruto] came third. Mudavadi became the deputy prime minister while he [Ruto] then became the Agriculture minister, holding the biggest portfolio from our side,“ said Raila.
“We were a team, he never gave me any money, he did not help me, he cannot say he played better than say, Farah Maalim, Joe Nyaga, or Joho,” he added.
On his push for constitutional amendments, Odinga said the Building Bridges Initiative (BBI) journey is still on course.
“We can still do a referendum and the polls, other countries have even two referendums in a year, we still have a year so there is still time,” he added.
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It was the biggest mistake…
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It was the biggest mistake for Ruto to have held the ministry of agriculture docket! He bankrupted there ministry and farmers suffered a great deal because Ruto imported cheap cereals to flood the local markets. Anything Ruto touches automatically dies a natural death. Kenya will die in the hands of Ruto!
Ruto can’t even help himself…
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Ruto can’t even help himself rude to any position let alone his claims that he helped baba become the prime minister!
This kind of Chester thumping makes Ruto a very untrustworthy character! He is not mature enough to be president! He is still like a little boy looking after some humped cows!
Ruto is corrupt. Nothing…
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Ruto is corrupt. Nothing more than stealing in his DNA. No vote for him. We can do better. How is he a billionaire if he started by raising chickens? Don’t vote for him please.
@larry - just look at those…
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In reply to Ruto is corrupt. Nothing… by Larry Mdowo (not verified)
@larry - just look at those idiotic young people in Rurii in Nyandarua and kiambu running around supporting Ruto simply because he dished stolen money to them.
What do you say to those little crooks who are about to sell our souls and our country to a man who murdered women and children by burning them alive in a church? Those Ruto killed were their relatives; mostly Kikuyus and he will do it again after 2022!
Our leadership is greedy and very corrupt! Look at Wamuchomba, Faith Gitau, Alice Wahome aligning themselves with Ruto because of their future politics while they know very well that Ruto is a thief! Are these not the policies s who should be educating the laymen why Ruto is not fit to be president?
What do you say about these soulless politicians who are supporting Ruto out of greed and corruption!
Look at Rigathi another thief, Waititu and Sonko! These politicians I have mentioned here are supporting Ruto because they are thieves too and have no people’s interests at heart! Wamuchomba is lying when she says we told her that is the direction we need to go! She is putting out false information knowingly selling us again like it happened in 2007.
You talk of a corrupt country and it’s cabal of leadership! Corruption ranks high From the MCAs to the MPs, to the Senators, to the governor way up to DP Ruto! Do we need a revolution against these crooked leaders or what? Advise me @larry because I can’t believe what my old eyes are seeing! My heart is bleeding with pain to see these so called educated folks take us to hell with Ruto!
We are condemned and seriously screwed to the mallows of our bones!
No Raila no peace chant and…
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No Raila no peace chant and near civil war brought you pm position. U became nothing all those campaigns since 1982 till 2017 except 2007 when Ruto and others were on your side. Off course it was a huge combined effort. Try one last time and know that mt Kenya vote is important for you to win. Pentagon revival is vital
Muuaji Raila,then PM and…
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Muuaji Raila,then PM and chairman of SGRU imported cancer/poisonous maize from SA which was intended for hunger stricken residents of Machakos,Murang’a,Kieni and Ndeiya.Expired Karume,then minister for special programs directed the maize be distributed to Kibera residents but muchawi refused and ordered it be returned to SA which never happened.The maize is still killing thousands of Kenyans to this day.
Raila, time for endorsement…
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Raila, time for endorsement is over. Seasons have changed. It's time to stand up and display your achievements.
Your past actions and achievements is what will move you to the top seat, not endorsement from one individual.
Show your people what you have achieved in the last 50 years for them. Charity begins at home.
Let the best man win!!
I am still waiting for any…
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I am still waiting for any contestant from Mt Kenya region including sitting MCAs,MPs/senators,governors or even village elders to state that their preferred presidential candidate is GIKUYU POPULATION CONTROLER,cannibal/savage Raila.They have all realized that Uhuru is just misleading as he cannot win any seat after destruction of Kenya’s economy.Even Uhuru’s TUGUI-relatives,kina Nyokabi or Koinange family are silent on the issue.
Ruto Ruto the name bin…
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Ruto Ruto the name bin mentioned by many because he is relevant n he is the lion to beat!As a gikuyu die-hard all I can say here is sisi tuko kwa ground n this Ruto guy controls 75% of the votes in gikuyu land n we will choose him that to go with the old mad man who preached 42 against 1?Who made kenya loose more than 25 billion ksh for repeated elections which he chickened out juu he needed coalition as he always want?The guys who is responsible for many deaths from 1992 coup:2007/08 2013 where properties were lost too. N thousands displaced from their homes?Now juu Bbi is dead we will see what he will tap again after bin beaten by Ruto hands downs??Hio uzee pelekea watu wa usa ndio wako na prezzo kizee
The problem with Ruto is…
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The problem with Ruto is that he dishes stolen money to the lazy youth hoping he gets their votes in 2022.
That dishing of money by Ruto makes everyone very temporarily happy but they become very lazy to do anything constructive!
It is all about Ruto and 2022 but he could care less about the future plight of those who depend on his cheap stipends! Teach our youth how to fish a they can be productive citizens!
Kenyans must learn how to fend for themselves to build a strong nation. But does Ruto really care about the future of our country? The answer is obviously NO!
IT'S TIME TO GET RID OF THE…
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IT'S TIME TO GET RID OF THE DYNASTIES...PERIOD.
KENYANS NEED TO WAKE UP AND STOP BEING PLAYED AND PREYED ON.
I understand that RAO has gone through hell with the MOI REGIME....BUT THAT DOESN'T JUSTIFY HIM BEING A PRESIDENT.
WILLY MTUNGA, Anyona, Koigi, Jeff Kwirikia and them..when through hell also but they didn't seek personal GAINS.
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