Veteran politician Koigi Wa Wamwere now says that opposition leader Raila Odinga's struggles have been purely for the sake of Kenyans and not for his personal gain.
Speaking on Radio Sauti ya Mwananchi's 'Cheche' on Saturday, Koigi added that Raila's Canaan narrative in the concluded polls was meant for the betterment of the nation.
The former Cabinet Minister blamed Kenyans for not granting Raila the chance to serve them, courtesy of his 4 unsuccessful presidential bids in the past, which can be frustrating.
"Raila amekuwa Canaan muda huu wote, yeye sio maskini bali ni baadhi ya watu walioamua tu kupigania wale Wakenya wengine. Alichohitaji tu in uongozi lakini amenyimwa," (He has all he needs, he only chose to serve the people but they have denied him the chance to lead them)," said Wamwere.
Koigi ranked Odinga among the top Kenyans whose well being was secured in historical days when his father Oginga Odinga was the Vice President of the nation.
"Viongozi wengi waliingia Canaan baada tu ya Uhuru. Hawa ni wakiwemo akina Raila ambaye pia anatoka katika familia ya kitajiri yenye usemi mkubwa," (He comes from a rich and influential family, he has always been in Canaan)," said Wamwere doubles up as Raila's ally after denouncing his support for the Jubilee Party following his loss in the Nakuru senatorial primaries in 2017.
Raila has since been nominated the African Union head of Infrastructure Development department and has remained silent on his plans for the 2022 presidential race.