ODM MPs' visit to State House shows Raila is on his own

ODM party leader Raila Odinga greets officials during the party's meeting at Tononoka in Mombasa on January 6, 2023. [Omondi Onyango,Standard]

A bold move by ODM MPs to visit State House has sent a strong message to Azimio leader Raila Odinga that he is on his own in failing to recognise William Ruto as Kenya's president. The nine MPs are simply telling Raila to read their body language - that to they, and those they represent, have moved on with Dr Ruto as their president.

Coming amidst sustained Raila-led anti-Ruto barazas, the visit sends a strong message to Raila that the Luo Nyanza has no time for confrontational politics. How else can you explain the presence of the ODM MPs whom Raila would have banked on to rally the masses in saying No to the Ruto presidency, being at State House seeking State favours to develop their constituencies?