Published on February 10, 2025 by Agencies for Kenya Online News
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Opposition leader Raila Odinga has endorsed the leadership of Nairobi county governor Johnson Sakaja as the 2027 gubernatorial race for the city county continues to hot up.
Speaking at the Bomas of Kenya on Monday, February 10, 2025, during the interdenominational prayer service that was organized for him by the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) Women’s Chapter ahead of the AUC polls scheduled for Saturday, February 15, Raila endorsed Sakaja who was elected on the ruling United Democratic Alliance (UDA) ticket to take care of his political affairs in Nairobi in his absentia.
The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) party leader referred to Sakaja as his son, noting that he wanted Nairobi to remain steadfast under the leadership of the first term city governor, as he heads to AUC.
“Nataka Nairobi ibaki imara, ndo huyu kijana wangu huyu ashikilie, afanye kazi sawa sawa,” Raila said as he pointed at Sakaja who had joined the prayer event.
Speaking at the same event, Sakaja hinted at joining the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) party.
Makadara MP George Aladwa and Homa Bay Governor Gladys Wanga who adds up as the ODM National Chairperson had urged Sakaja to exit President William Ruto’s United Democratic Alliance (UDA) and join the Orange party.
“While you are away Baba, we want our great Governor Sakaja to take charge and also join ODM so that we can work together,’’ Aladwa said.
