A section of Luo Nyanza lawmakers allied to opposition leader Raila Odinga now claims that he is headed for the presidency in the approaching 2022 polls.
This, however, comes at a time when the former Prime Minister has remained noncommittal on announcing his next move, remaining silent on his 2022 plans.
But according to Kasipul Kabondo lawmaker Ong'ondo Were, the opposition leader is silently planning for his fifth presidential candidature and is nowhere near retiring from active politics.
Speaking in Awendo, Migori county on Friday, the lawmaker added that contrary to Raila's denials, he will be banking on his March 9 truce with President Uhuru Kenyatta to realize the longterm dream.
"Raila Odinga will run for the presidency. As you can see things are already set for him. The handshake is paving way for a Raila presidency.
He will not be just an ODM candidate but Kenya's presidential candidate. That is why we shall follow what he tells us without question," he was quoted by the Saturday Nation.
His remarks were echoed by Suna West parliamentarian Peter Masara who claimed that the ODM leader is finally on his way to the top post.
"2022 things are looking good," he said.
Raila has, however, maintained that his truce had nothing to do with the pending race for the top seat but rather unifying the initially polarized republic.
Should he vie, Raila will most likely face off with among others, Deputy President William Ruto and Amani National Congress (ANC) leader.