Emerging details indicate that opposition leader Raila Odinga knew the danger awaiting him before swearing himself in as the 'People's President' on January 30 at Uhuru Park.
According to his former ally and Bungoma Senator Moses Wetangula, the leader was well aware that the coronation was unlawful and could lead to his arrest and prosecution as had been warned by the government.
Speaking on Citizen TV on Tuesday, Wetangula revealed that Raila advised him and the remaining National Super Alliance (NASA) duo of Kalonzo Musyoka and Musalia Mudavadi to stay away as he proceeded to Uhuru Park for the event.
"He told us that what lied before him was dangerous and could lead to his arrest, advising us to stay behind and fight for him should he be arrested," said the Ford-Kenya party leader in defense of his absence for the event.
The oath was administered by Ruaraka lawmaker and High Court Advocate Tom Kajwang' and witnessed by opposition activist Miguna Miguna and a host of Odinga's allies.
Also present were thousands of opposition supporters ferried from all over the nation to witness the historic and controversial scenario.
Odinga's lieutenants would, however, later turn against the three for skipping the event, terming them cowards and traitors after their initial vows to stand with the veteran politician on the big day.
Kajwang' and Miguna were later arrested for participating in the inauguration, with Odinga, however, evading the treason charges that were hanging over his head after the coronation.