ODM party leader Raila Odinga has come to the defence of Siaya Governor James Orengo following his controversial speech one week ago.
Speaking during the burial of Raila’s aide George Oduor in Ndori and infornt of President William Ruto, Siaya County, Orengo called ODM followers to stand up and for their rights.
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“I cannot be a praise-singer. We fought for a democratic Constitution where people should speak freely. I urge Kenyans to tell their leaders the truth. This country will go to the dogs again if the kind of language we hear continues,” he said
“If anything is brought to Siaya County, it will be as a matter of right, not as a favour. There is a need to fight got your rights and you will still have a better country.” he continued
Speaking from Kendu Bay on Friday, former Prime Minister Raila Odinga noted that Governor James Orengo had not committed any crime following his speech.
Raila continued by defending Kisumu Governor Anyang’ Nyong’o after he called out the government for undermining devolution and instead they should interfere with county functions.
“When Mr. James Orengo talks, he’s talking on the basis of MoU between ODM and UDA. He has not committed any crime, he’s got a democratic right to say what he wants to say. When Prof. Anyang Nyong’o speaks about devolution, he’s talking the language of ODM,” said Raila Odinga.
