This archive report was first published on 24 August 2020.
ODM Leader Raila Odinga Denounces Covid-19 Corruption Scandal ¶
On Monday, August 24, 2020, ODM Party Leader Raila Odinga released a statement on the party's stand on the Covid-19 corruption scandal at KEMSA.
Two days after ODM Secretary-General Edwin Sifuna issued a statement on the same matter, Raila condemned the corruption scandal and asked the government to conduct a full audit into the usage of all funds channeled to fight the pandemic.
"The Orange Democratic Movement's record of commitment to fighting corruption and safeguarding public resources is well documented. ODM never did and never will tolerate corruption in all its manifestations, no matter who is involved," Raila stated.
He went on to detail the party's track record in fighting corruption, highlighting how during the Grand Coalition government, ODM pushed for an audit of the sale of Grand Regency Hotel and was successful in pushing for the systematic audit of Anglo Leasing Scandal by Kroll and Associates.
"Our experience in this country is that the best way to bungle and cover up corruption investigations is to have many different voices each with its own version of truth. We saw that noise with regard to Arror and Kimwarer dams and the NYS scams, among others," Raila stated.
He concluded by saying ODM would not defend anyone, including members or relatives and friends of its officials, found to have benefitted from funds and other resources meant for fighting the Covid-19 pandemic.
