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OPINION: Four historical occurrences that show Raila can only be an opposition leader

Everyone have their familiar territories, places where they play and prey best. Apart from the 2007 election presidential election whose results have never been clear, National Super Alliance (NASA) leader Raila Odinga has come out as an antagonist whose bid for power resembles a prank show.

How could he drop the Canaan narrative that fast- just like that? How could he shy away from being sworn in if indeed he wants to lead Kenya or a section of it for that matter? Why does he fly out of the country when his coalition has scheduled strategic resistance stunts and rallies? From reading all his moves, Kenyans can clearly see that Raila not suitable to lead the country. It's crystal clear that opposition may just be his rightful place. 

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