This archive report was first published on 3 September 2019.
Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) top leaders have been exposed for disobeying Raila's direct orders over the ailing Norman Magaya, the head of National Super Alliance's (NASA) secretariat.
Magaya collapsed at the Bomas of Kenya in August 2017 during the verification of presidential votes and is battling a heart condition. It was reported that Magaya was allegedly poisoned.
According to ODM's Deputy Communications Director, Seth Odongo alias Dikembe Disembe, Raila Odinga directed that Magaya needed to be attended to as a top priority.
However, despite Raila's orders, ODM leaders have been accused of neglecting Magaya's condition, with some even suggesting that he was abandoned due to his crucial role in Nasa during the 2017 general elections.
ODM has since responded to the claims, admitting knowledge of Magaya's condition and stating that they have been supporting him since he was admitted. They also settled Magaya's medical bills and ensured that the hospital where he is being treated has no pending bills.
ODM urged Kenyans to respect Magaya's privacy, stating that they will handle his issue silently as they fulfill their mandate to the masses they serve.
