This archive report was first published on 11 June 2021.
On June 11, 2021, Raila Odinga, the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) Party Leader, fired back at former Chief Justice Willy Mutunga, dismissing his criticism of the Building Bridges Initiative (BBI).
According to Odinga, Mutunga's stance on the BBI is 'unrealistic,' citing the 2013 general elections, where they contested the outcome in court but were unsuccessful.
'In 2013, we went to court armed with evidence. The same Mutunga who was the Chief Justice disallowed the evidence that we had filed on claims we were late,' Odinga said.
Odinga also took a swipe at Mutunga's sincerity, cautioning him against lecturing Kenyan leadership on rights.
'Which court do you present evidence and you're told you have done your filing late,' Odinga added.
As Odinga looks to form the 2022 government, he has hinted at a possible coalition with Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka.
'We want to form the next government. Kalonzo and I won't go separate ways. We will have to defeat these thieves stealing from Kenyans,' Odinga assured.
Kitui Governor Charity Ngilu has vowed to play an intermediary role in uniting the ODM and Wiper leaders, saying she does not want to be part of a 'wheelbarrow' administration.
Odinga also called on the church to distance itself from politics, saying, 'I am Christian but I beg the church to let us do our politics, let the church do its biblical works, and let the reggae continue. Don't tell us what to do.'
