Raila Responds to Claims of Forming Alliance With Gachagua
Former Prime Minister Raila Odinga has dismissed claims that he needs former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua’s support to win the presidency.
The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) party leader was reacting to remarks made by Murang’a Senator Joe Nyutu, who suggested that Raila should consider forming an alliance with Gachagua and Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka if he wants to secure victory in the upcoming presidential elections.
“You can only become president if you run in 2027. Gachagua is ready to support you, but if you support Ruto, be prepared to take a back seat. Work together with Rigathi and Kalonzo, and you will win the presidency,” Senator Nyutu advised.
However, Raila was quick to shut down the suggestion, making it clear that he does not rely on Gachagua’s backing to win elections.
He reiterated his long-standing position that he has always emerged victorious in past elections, but external factors have denied him the presidency.
“Senator Nyutu says I can become president if I join hands with Rigathi… I have won before, but I was never declared the winner. You all know what has been happening,” Raila stated.
He emphasized the ongoing push to have election servers opened, stating that transparency in the electoral process is key to revealing the true results.
“That is why we have been demanding access to the election servers because we know the truth lies there. But the most important thing is that Kenya is bigger than all of us,” he added.
Gachagua, on his part, had previously extended an olive branch to Raila, expressing interest in working together to form a political alliance.
Raila made these remarks while attending the funeral service of Retired Colonel James Gitahi in Maanzoni, Machakos, on Saturday, March 15.
The opposition leader also stressed that Kenyans should focus on unity and peace rather than being overly preoccupied with the 2027 elections.
His response comes amid speculation that secret meetings were taking place between his allies and the former deputy president.
On the same day, Makau Mutua, a close ally of Raila, publicly denied claims that he had been holding talks with Gachagua. Some reports had suggested that Mutua had been secretly meeting with the former DP for political negotiations.
Taking to X (formerly Twitter), the former Buffalo School of Law dean dismissed the allegations, stating that he had never met Gachagua and had no intention of doing so.
“Just to set the record straight—I did not meet Rigathi Gachagua or former Attorney General Githu Muigai at Sarvid Gardens yesterday. I have never met Mr. Gachagua and have no plans to do so,” Mutua clarified.
Raila’s statement serves to put an end to the ongoing speculation regarding a possible alliance between him and Gachagua, reaffirming his stand that he does not need the former DP’s support to pursue the presidency.
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