Tuesday, March 18, 2025 - Embakasi East MP, Babu Owino, has reaffirmed his loyalty to former Prime Minister Raila Odinga despite their recent political differences.
During an interview on Ramogi FM on Tuesday
morning, Babu dismissed claims of political retaliation against Odinga,
insisting that the ODM leader remains his mentor and party leader.
"Our divergent political opinions will not stop me from
supporting Raila Odinga because he is still my leader. As my father, I cannot
fight him.”
“As Babu Owino, I love Raila," he stated.
His remarks come in response to Odinga’s endorsement of
Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja for re-election in 2027, a move that has
stirred controversy within ODM.
While acknowledging political disagreements, Babu asserted
that loyalty should not be undermined.
"In a house, a father may love one child more than the
other.”
“However, the person being supported now has never been part
of our house," he remarked, referencing Sakaja’s UDA affiliation.
Babu urged the ODM leadership to prioritize party members
before extending support to politicians from rival parties.
He emphasized the sacrifices he has made for ODM, including
multiple arrests during anti-Government protests.
"I have been arrested eight times - no MP has faced
more arrests than me.”
“I have also been abducted and detained for three days, all
for my love of the party," he stated.
Odinga sparked debate among ODM loyalists on February 10th,
before departing for Addis Ababa for AUC elections, when he expressed
confidence in Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja's leadership, stating, "I
want Nairobi to remain firm and united so that my man here (Sakaja) can stay
focused and deliver on his mandate efficiently.”
The Kenyan DAILY POST
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