ODM leader Raila Odinga should consider withdrawing from the peace deal with President Uhuru Kenyatta because 'he risks soiling his credentials', his brother Dr Oburu Oginga has warned.
In what caught many politicians unaware, President Uhuru Kenyatta reconciled with Raila Odinga and the two are said to have signed an MOU where ending tribalism and corruption was largely elaborated.
But Dr Oburu, who brokered the deal, now says the deal could hurt his brother's fortunes due to escalating corruption in government. Throughout his career, Mr Odinga has stood out as an anti-graft crusader.
“The corruption war should be sustained and if there any signs of reluctance to continue with the war on graft when it was the cardinal principles of the handshake then i do not think he (Raila) should be comfortable staying in the arrangement,” he said.
"I do not know if he has such thinking. I have not consulted him, he is the one who did the handshake and he is the only one who can consider withdrawing,” said Mr Oginga.
On Thursday, President Uhuru Kenyatta reaffirmed his commitment to the handshake, adding that he will not turn back. At Migori on Friday, Raila also vowed to continue supporting the president.
Uhuru has also vowed to continue cracking whip on those engaging in corruption. However, the Head of State insisted that such war cannot be warn through media narratives and vigilante justice.
While Oburu remains a close advisor of his younger brother, he has however said that it's upon Raila to make such a decision and that his role is merely advisory.
"Raila would be the one to make the final decision, on withdrawing or not. I can only advise him, but if he refuses then it is up to him, but he needs to be careful with his image,” said the Eala MP.