Raila Odinga shares intent on taking a sixth stab at the presidency
Raila Odinga, the leader of the One Kenya Coalition Party within the Azimio La Umoja alliance, has expressed his intention to make a sixth attempt at the presidency.
During the ODM mass recruitment in Shinyalu constituency on December 1, the seasoned politician urged young people to sign up and become members of the party.
Raila clarified that in the previous registration, many youths were not old enough to join the party, but now they had reached the eligible age.
Addressing an enthusiastic crowd, the former prime minister asked whether he should continue actively participating in politics and run for the presidency in the 2027 General Election.
In response to a unanimous call from the energized audience not to retire, Raila committed to considering their wish if they registered to join the ODM.
“Have we understood each other well? Are the youth ready? Should the Baba continue or not? When you register and join the party, I will consider it. If you join the party properly, I will consider. Alright?” Raila said.
Throughout the rally, one speaker after another passionately urged the ODM leader to embark on his sixth bid for the presidency in 2027
Butere MP Tindi Nicholas Mwale fervently encouraged Raila to contest in the 2027 election, suggesting that former Kakamega governor Wycliffe Oparanya should be his running mate.
Kakamega deputy governor Ayub Savula dispelled notions that Raila was too old, asserting that he possessed more than enough capability for the challenge ahead.
Diehard supporter George Bodo is steadfast in his belief that Raila maintains an indisputable opportunity to secure the presidency, presumably in 2027, even though his age may be considered a disadvantage.
Bodo contends that the results of the presidential vote could be a product of a conspiracy orchestrated by undisclosed entities against Raila’s candidacy.
Despite the challenges, Bodo reassures the writer that all hope is not lost for the veteran opposition leader, emphasizing that Raila still commands significant support from various regions across Kenya.
Bodo points out that a “paltry” margin of 200,000 votes was the only difference between Raila and Ruto in the previous election.
“The struggle is still on. We are waiting to see how they (Ruto and his team) will govern this country. So far so good. There might never be much to expect from the incoming administration, but let’s wait and witness their style of governance,” he said.
