Raila Odinga is weighing several options over his future, several days after his mock swearing-in as people's president, reports the Sunday Nation.
With his co-principals facing a backlash from NASA supporters for skipping the event, Raila will have to make a decision whether or not to compete in 2022.
"Baba's rating is higher than before and supporters want him to lead them. Therefore, the question of his retirement does not arise," said Opiyo Wandayi, a confidant of Raila.
But the Wiper party and ANC have been pushing for Klaonzo Musyoka and Musalia Mudavadi to inherit Raila's support base, a move that is likely to take shape in coming weeks.
But with perceived rebellion from supporters over the two, a source close to the ODM leader said that he is keen to strengthen his party perhaps for contesting purposes in 2022.
"He is keen to strengthen ODM party and use it to push for reforms. That will help him to charge the ground ahead of 2022 elections," says the source.
Political commentator Tom Mboya says Raila can also use another option choosing to be a kingmaker in 2022 by supporting William Ruto or whoever runs against Jubilee.
Having contested four times unsuccessfully, Raila will later this week meet the ODM National Executive Council and National Governing Council in which it is believed he will discuss his future.