Africa-Press – Kenya. Former Kakamega Governor Wycliffe Oparanya has warned Azimio leader Raila Odinga to avoid a handshake with President William Ruto at all costs. Speaking on Saturday at the Azimio rally in Kisumu, Oparanya said if Raila decides to go for a handshake he will be left alone.
He rubbished off any possibility of a handshake, saying that Raila must fight for his alleged stolen victory. “As part of your team, if you decide to go for a handshake with Ruto, you will remain alone because you win every election but it is taken away from you,” Oparanya said.
“We want you to fight for your victory and become the president of Kenya.” Ruto last year urged legislators to see to it the establishment of the office of the Leader of Opposition.
He insisted that it is part of what will strengthen institutions of governance. His proposal came under sharp criticism as leaders gave their views on the matter.
Others were of the opinion that the president was right while other leaders said it could be a plot to seek a truce with Raila. Raila has, however, insisted that he does not want a handshake or any form of negotiations with Ruto. The President has recently claimed that Raila’s political rallies are aimed at putting him under pressure to accept a handshake with Azimio.
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