Orange Democratic Movement party leader on Saturday held a meeting with estranged former Jubilee Vice Chairman David Murathe even as succession politics take shape.
Mr Murathe, a close ally of President Uhuru Kenyatta, has been rallying against Deputy President William Ruto, accusing him of masterminding graft scandals in the country.
The two met at TV host Tony Gachoka's birthday party where they were joined by Devolution minister Eugene Wamalwa and Kiprono Kittony, the chairman of Chambers of Commerce.
Mr Murathe, for the first time endorsed Raila Odinga, arguing that he is the only person suitable to block Deputy President William Ruto from taking over.
“If there is somebody who can stop that guy (Ruto) from becoming President, it is the former Prime Minister. There is nobody else,” said Murathe, adding: “Our main aim is to make sure that person (Ruto) does not become President because if he does we are all finished”.
The ODM leader said it was premature for politicians to start engaging in campaigns for the next General Election, adding that voters would make their stand known at the right time.
“We will not be intimidated by money. We will not be intimidated by people who have no agenda for this country, people who don’t know where the country is coming from and where we want to go. The Kenyan spirit is much bigger than the penny you want to give them,” said Raila.
Murathe ignited sharp politics within Jubilee administration early this year when he openly declared that Dr Ruto is least qualified to take over from Uhuru.
Despite his close relationship with the President, Uhuru has never condemned the statement, an indication that he may be reading from the same script.