Raila Issues Tough Ultimatum to Jalango

Former Prime Minister Raila Odinga has issued an ultimatum to Lang’ata MP Phelix Odiwuor, widely known as Jalang’o, and other rebel ODM MPs, urging them to seek re-election if they intend to collaborate with the ruling United Democratic Alliance (UDA).

Raila made this statement during an ODM recruitment drive in Nairobi, emphasizing the party’s position on members crossing party lines.

Addressing the gathering, Raila emphasized the principle that elected MPs have a five-year term within their respective parties. He firmly stated, “If you want to leave ODM and join UDA, then leave Parliament and return to the people to be re-elected under UDA.”

Raila explicitly conveyed the party’s stance, indicating that members contemplating a shift to UDA should face re-election to maintain transparency and democratic principles.

Specifically mentioning Lang’ata MP Jalang’o, Raila declared that the party is returning to the grassroots, and if any MP is re-elected under UDA, it would be considered https://challyhnews.co.ke/wp/2021/08/08/medical-courses-you-can-do-with-a-d-and-d-plain-grade/to upholding its principles and ensuring that members align with the party’s ideologies.

This development stems from a longstanding conflict between ODM and rebel MPs, including Kisumu Senator Tom Ojienda, Suba MP Caroli Omondi, Bondo MP Gideon Ochanda, and Gem MP Elisha Odhiambo.

The party had initially expelled these MPs for their alleged allegiance to UDA, but the Political Parties Dispute Tribunal intervened, allowing the MPs to retain their seats pending further legal proceedings.

The rebel MPs, who have met with President William Ruto, defended their actions, stating that they owe no one an apology. They argued that meeting with the Head of State was not against party rules, highlighting that other party leaders had also met with the president without facing expulsion.

Raila’s ultimatum signals a renewed push by ODM to assert party discipline and maintain control over its members. The political landscape remains dynamic as these tensions unfold, and the response of rebel MPs to this ultimatum will likely shape the future trajectory of their political affiliations.