A recent leaked phone call purportedly involving COTU Secretary General Francis Atwoli urging Mumias East MP Peter Salasya to tone down his criticism of Raila Odinga has caused a stir.
Salasya has been vocal against Raila, accusing him of weakening parliamentary oversight by allegedly enabling defections from his ODM party to President Ruto’s Kenya Kwanza coalition.
These moves, Salasya claims, compromise the opposition’s ability to hold the government accountable effectively.
Salasya’s critique extends to Raila’s alleged support for controversial policies and governance inconsistencies.
He argues that such stances undermine trust in the opposition’s ability to champion the people’s needs.
Salasya has also highlighted broader issues within ODM, asserting that leaders are hesitant to challenge Raila openly.
This dynamic, according to Salasya, stifles honest political dialogue necessary for a robust democracy.
The alleged conversation with Atwoli suggests efforts to ease the political tension and maintain unity within the opposition.
However, it also underscores growing divisions within the Azimio coalition, as leaders reposition themselves ahead of 2027.
Whether these discussions will yield a shift in political alliances remains to be seen.
A leaked phone call of Francis Atwoli trying to convince Peter Salasya to stop attacking Raila Odinga! pic.twitter.com/KF531gFuL4
— The Kenyan Vigilante (@KenyanSays) November 26, 2024
