The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) Party has said the shift by nine of its MPs to Kenya Kwanza outfit has not caught them by surprise.
The ODM party in a statement noted that they have been closely monitoring the activities of the legislators who have lately defied the leadership of the political outfit.
Moreover, ODM Director of Communication Philip Etale described the shift by the MPs as selfish and against the will of the people.
“We know that in the quest for legitimate leadership, there are those who will fall by the wayside, and some will be compromised, but the movement remains unstoppable,” Etale stated.
“We call on Kenyans to ignore such selfish leaders who only care about their stomachs and not the well-being of the millions of poor Kenyans,” added Etale.
Likewise, ODM upheld that despite the political blow, the Azimio la Umoja political movement will remain unstoppable.
The Raila Odinga-led party further accused President William Ruto of deceiving leaders from their political camp using stolen cash with the aim of destroying the liberation progress of the Azimio coalition.
“Such meetings are aimed at diverting the attention of Kenyans from issues they are faced with, ranging from the high cost of living, unbearable school fees for their children, and corruption,” the party stated.
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Nonetheless, the statement by ODM party came after nine political leaders from ODM party ditched their party leader Raila Odinga for his rival President William Ruto.
The legislators held a meeting with President William Ruto, hence, abandoning Raila Odinga for what they termed as ‘endless politics.
However, the nine MPs have not officially decamped to Kenya Kwanza Coalition, but they will ignore Odinga’s country wide movement and focus on the government agenda.
The leaders who attended the meeting at state house include Tom Ojienda (Kisumu), Shakeel Shabir (Kisumu Town East) and Caroli Omondi (Suba South).
Others are Elisha Odhiambo (Gem), Gideon Ochanda (Bondo) Phelix Odiwour AKA Jalango (Langata) Mark Nyamita (Uriri).