Former Prime Minister Raila Odinga has disagreed with his close ally Junet Mohammed over Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) Party's position regarding the impeachment of Kirinyaga Governor Anne Waiguru.
Speaking to the press on Monday, June 15, the former premier distanced himself from claims that he was helping the embattled governor to save her job.
Raila stated that he will not participate in the debate explaining that it would be up to to the Senate to independently determine whether to retain or oust her.
The Senators should carry out the mandate independently. I don’t need to save anyone. Let someone defend themselves based on the facts presented,” stated Raila.
His sentiments are a departure from those issued by National Assembly Minority Whip Junet Mohamed who noted that the party had resorted to saving the embattled governor.
In his address, while visiting flood victims in Garsen, Tana River County on Sunday, June 14, Junet further addressed reports that Waiguru held a secret meeting with Raila, stating that there was nothing wrong with the two leaders meeting.
He claimed that critics of the Governor were only out to impeach her for personal reasons, rubbishing allegations levelled against her by members of the Kirinyaga County Assembly.
"Right now, women are the ones leading the country. We have women as governors in this country, even though one of them is facing some challenges but we are with her.
"She did nothing wrong, people just don't want to be led by women. As ODM party, we will stand with her because we believe in women leadership," stated Junet.
"We want women to have an equal chance at leadership in this country. Don't come telling me this and that nonsense, we want women to lead this country," he reiterated.
That was despite an earlier statement issued by Raila refuting that the alleged meeting between Waiguru and him that took place at a club in Karen occurred.
Waiguru and Raila have had a tumultuous love-hate relationship since she was implicated in the infamous National Youth Service Scandal.
The two called a truce in 2019 and the governor even joined Raila's Building Bridges Initiative camp first with declaring support for ODM candidate during the Kibra by-elections.
She went on to declare that the next government would be formed by those who would push for the Building Bridges Initiative (BBI).
Raila: Sijamtakasa Waiguru!
— Citizen TV Kenya (@citizentvkenya) June 15, 2020
Kinara wa ODM Raila Odinga akanusha njama ya kumuokoa Waiguru
Raila anadaiwa kuwashurutisha maseneta kumuokoa gavana Waiguru
Hoja ya Kumng'atua Waiguru itajadiliwa seneti hapo kesho#SemaNaCitizen pic.twitter.com/OCTVpQKOnR
