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Odinga Maintains He Won August 9 Polls But Was Rigged

Azimio La Umoja – One Kenya presidential flag bearer Raila Odinga returned to Siaya on Thursday, August 25.

Mr. Odinga promised his supporters good tidings in the Supreme Court where he has lodged a case challenging the announcement of his competitor William Ruto as President – Elect.

Moreover, the Azimio leader insisted that he won the August 9 general election but was rigged out.

He also added that he is on a mission to bring his victory home.

“If you go hunting and threw a spear at an antelope, you fell it in your hands that you have pierced it, that is what am feeling,” Odinga stated.

Likewise, Raila urged his supporters not to feel  discouraged by the results of the presidential election since his win is soon being confirmed.

“Don’t fear, don’t feel ashamed of yourself, I am determined,” he said.

Also Read: Raila Confident That Azimio Will Win Mombasa, Kakamega Seats


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Additionally, Mr. Odinga said that he has lined up a team of competent attorneys who will do marvelous work at the Supreme Court.

Similarly, Odinga noted that his legal team which includes; Orengo, Otiende Amollo, the Rarieda MP elect, and a host of other seasoned lawyers will put a duel that cannot be matched.

“My running mate, Martha Karua, is a lawyer of repute, she will guide the team to victory,” he added.

Nonetheless, Odinga who visited Siaya for the first time after the August general polls lauded his supporters for keeping and maintaining peace during and after the election that was billed as spectacular between him and his main political rival William Ruto.

Moreover, the Azimio boss also went to Western region where he is expected to mount a series of campaigns on Friday, August 26 for the ODM candidate Ferdinand Baraza who is contesting the Kakamega gubernatorial seat.

The postponed elections have been scheduled for Monday, August 29.

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Lynn-Linzer Kibebe

Lynn-Linzer Kibebe is a journalist whose focus is on Politics and Lifestyle stories with a special interest in matters of Disability and Fashion. Her stories serve both National and Regional interests.

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