Lang’ata Member of Parliament (MP) Felix Odiwuor, famously known as Jalang’o has hinted that he will vie for presidency in the future of his political journey.
Jalang’o said he is looking to make history as the first president of Kenya from the Luo community if opposition leader Raila Odinga does not win the presidential bid in the 2027 elections.
“One thing I know [is] that one day, and I have started using that hashtag IpoSiku, if Baba will not be the president, I will be the first Luo president,” Jalang’o said.
“All I pray for is life. The day you will see my poster, Jalang’o running for president, I will be the Commander in Chief.” He added.
While speaking to Behind the Mic host Cynthia Mwangi, the Lang’ata MP intimated that before vying for presidency, he will first explore other electoral positions in his political journey.
“A day in politics is long and things might change. I might want to run for a bigger position or still want to stay in Lang’ata or [even] totally quit and say this was my chance and do my stuff, but I still want to be in a position where I change people’s lives,” he said.
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Delving into the standoff between him and Azimio leader Raila Odinga over his sallegiancewith President William Ruto, the first-time lawmaker said he is willing to be rebuked and branded names as long as he delivers his promises to Lang’ata constituents.
“It has not been easy because so many people think I am a betrayer, but I think time will judge me. I want the people of Lang’ata to give me a scorecard at the end of the five years to ask me you promised us this and this, have you delivered,” he said.
Jalang’o noted that his conscience is clear as he only wants to deliver his promises to the people of Lang’ata.
He further opined that he should not be termed a traitor by the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) party, because his loyalty to Raila is unquestionable. However, that cannot stop him from working with the government.
“My love for Baba can never change, he knows it, I have met him since that day,and I have also called him. He is not happy, but my conscience is to deliver to the people so be it.” He said.
