This archive report was first published on 29 June 2020.
Oburu Odinga, the East Africa Legislative Assembly representative, has made a passionate plea for Kenyans to give his brother, Raila Odinga, a chance to rule the country for one year before he retires from politics.
Speaking to the public, Oburu emphasized that Raila is still a capable leader and deserves another chance to serve the country. He noted that Raila is getting old and should be given a chance to rule for just a year before he officially retires from politics.
However, not everyone agrees with Oburu's sentiments. Self-proclaimed 5-Star General Miguna Miguna took to social media to express his disagreement, calling Oburu's comments a sign of desperation. Miguna argued that leadership and good governance should not be about the selfish ambitions of one person or family, but rather about the collective interests of all Kenyans.
On June 29, 2020, Miguna posted on his Facebook account, saying, “This is beyond desperation. It is a reminder to Jaramogi Oginga Odinga’s public plea of “Make me President even for one day,” which failed as Raila’s SELFISH desperation must also FAIL. “The issue of LEADERSHIP, good governance, democracy and rule of law is not, must not be and cannot be about the SELFISH AMBITIONS of one person, persons, family or families. They must be about the COLLECTIVE INTERESTS of all Kenyans. No special entitlements.”
