Alego Usonga legislator Samuel Atandi has defended opposition boss Raila Odinga from recurrent attacks being fired at him by Deputy President William Ruto's allies.
Raila has been in trouble lately over his closeness with President Uhuru Kenyatta.
But leaders allied to Ruto's camp have termed it a well-calculated plan to destroy the ruling Jubilee Party and scuttle the DP's 2022 presidential bid.
On a Tuesday morning interview, the lawmaker said that the pressure also has something to do with the reignited war on graft in the country, and his (Raila) decision to join hands with the President in the push.
He claimed that Ruto's camp is uncomfortable with the union for fear that it might expose some of them who are corrupt, having realized that with the two together there are no more barriers.
"Raila's main offence is working with Uhuru to finish corruption in Kenya. However, they should know that the two will stick together and have no apologies to make," he said.
Atandi who was speaking on Milele FM's Kivumbi Show said that Uhuru tactfully brought in the former Premier after realizing that his lieutenants from Ruto's faction were hesitant to lend him a hand in the battle.
He added that March 9, 2018, truce had to wait until Uhuru's second term in an inevitable decision as Uhuru had to condone Ruto and team for fear of losing out in the 2017 polls.
"Uhuru brought in Raila because he is now free and no longer needs anyone's backing. He is now ready to fight and crush anyone on his way without fear of losing an election," he added.
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