Recently, a section of Kenyans have continued to pressure ODM Party leader Raila Odinga to reveal who will be the next Azimio-One Kenya Alliance flag bearer.
With Raila Odinga previously hinting at retiring from Presidential race, the Azimio diehards have been trying hard to unravel the puzzle of 2027 politics.
The giant political alliance has been split into, with the first section majorly drawn from Ukambani region arguing that it is time for payback,and that Raila should support Kalonzo Musyoka. Their argument has been the wiper party leader has faithfully supported Raila in three consecutive elections, and he should return support him back.
On the other hard, another section maintains that Raila Odinga is too young to retire from politics, and that he is the right candidate with huge political muscle to unseat President William Ruto in 2027.
Raila Opens Up on Supporting Kalonzo Musyoka
Recently, Raila Odinga opened up on whether he will support Kalonzo Musyoka for 2027 presidential race.
In his speech, Raila refuted claims that he had pledged to support the Wiper party leader. He however termed him as a trustworthy and dependable person.
“When the time comes for the next elections, we will find a way of selecting whoever is going to be the candidate for Azimio. I didn’t say I will support Kalonzo Musyoka, sI acknowledged him as a trustworthy person, someone you can trust who has stood with us through thick and thin,” Raila said.
![It is now hours to the highly hyped Raila Odinga-led Azimio demonstrations. A section of Kenyans have named prominent young people that should be in front line during the mass action.*While speaking to Citizen Tv, ODM leader leader Raila Odinga mantained that the Monday's demonstrations across the country will go as planned. While Speaking to journalist Sam Gituku, the former prime minister ruled out the possibility withdrawing, adding that President William Ruto pride has forced him to take the action.*"They have been speaking with a lot pride, saying that I want a share of the government (Nusu mkate). Their speeches have been full of abusive words. We are left without any choice," he said.Raila Odinga however intimated that he will not lead crowd of Kenyan to the Statement as he earlier claimed. Instead, he said Azimio will send representatives to the president with their Memorandum."*Of course that[statehouse] is a protected area. We shall send representatives with memorandum. If they are allowed in, well and fine. If not, they will stick it on the gate and leave," he added. Among the demands being pushed by Azimio are; lowering the cost of living, to halt the process of constituting IEBC but rather reinstate the Cherera four and Open the IEBC servers.* Though the ODM leader said that the demonstrations will be peaceful, Kenyans have now expressed their doubts. Some of Nairobi business people said that they will close their businesses on the day to avoid unnecessary losses.A section of Kenyans further listed a number of young persons who should be in front line. They include; Winnie Odinga and Raila Junior. They are the ODM leader Raila Oding's children. Raila is the force behind the planned Mass action. Winnie Odinga was recently nominated as member of Parliament for EALA. George Mariga. He is Martha Karua's son. He is works as news reporter at KTN. Karua was the Azimio la Umoja-One Kenya Alliance Deputy President designate. She is very vocal in pushing for the mass action.Kalonzo Musyoka's children. They include;Kennedy Musyoka [EALA MP], Kevin Muasya [CEO of Akamba radio station Athiani FM], Damaris Musenya [a lawyer] and Klein Kalonzo[a musician with a recording studio].](https://publicnews.co.ke/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/GridArt_20230319_055056513-390x220.webp "Netizens lists prominent young Kenyans that should attend Monday's Azimio demonstrations 2 Netizens lists prominent young Kenyans that should attend Monday's Azimio demonstrations")
