And with Ruto smarting from what his faction call betrayal by the President, there is a silent push for Raila and the DP to work together.
"Raila may not be our enemy after all. Going forward, you may not see the many attacks," said a Ruto-allied MP, who did not want to be named.
Raila and Ruto worked together in the Pentagon—a powerful five-member ODM summit akin to a politburo and arguably the most potent political machine in Kenyan history.
National Assembly Minority leader John Mbadi, while insisting that the ODM boss and Ruto do not share any ideological views, did not rule out a possible reunion ahead of next year's election.
On Wednesday, Raila opposed proposed legislation against 'hustler' narrative—a campaign mantra propagated by Ruto—saying it would amount to a violation of the right to freedom of speech.
On Raila and Ruto reuniting, Eseli termed it possible, saying they could come together in a bitter game of revenge should Uhuru play both of them ahead of the 2022 polls.
“They will end up together because they will have little options,” he told the Star.
Saboti MP Caleb Amisi said given that Raila was able to agree on a working arrangement with Uhuru, who had been is political enemy, there would be nothing impossible.
“Some of us who were abusing Uhuru are now his number one supporters. You can never wish away any possibility, anything is possible," the lawmaker declared.
“They have worked together before and they can still work together. Politics is a matter of interest, and if the interests of Raila and Ruto converge at some point, they will work together.”
Jei • 21 minutes ago
Finally, Uhuru is an isolated man.
Karombo • 42 minutes ago
Supporting Raila is the only viable option for Uhuru. Otherwise, other options are not good enough. There is no way Musalia can muster all luhya votes. Supporting him is a waste of time.
Rarewatts • an hour ago
If Ruto supports Raila that is fine. Not the other way round.
We should have a contest between people who are all qualified to be president.
isaiah • an hour ago
Time is on Ruto's side, he can easily suppress his ambition for now and support Raila for one term. In 2027, he will stroll into state house. It was always going to end up this way
Raila needs Ruto. Ruto doesn't need Raila. Ruto can't have CENTRAL and RAILA in the same BASKET! https://t.co/D6uBifLreA via @thestarkenya
— Ahmednasir Abdullahi SC (@ahmednasirlaw) February 20, 2021
Spot on, I even don't know why people argue so much over issues that are black and white. Raira will end up with NDP 1997. Ruto should stay away from baba. Gatheca is grooming mudavadi for pork both are clueless. Ruto will sleepwalk to pork I am on record saying this many times.Raila needs Ruto. Ruto doesn't need Raila. Ruto can't have CENTRAL and RAILA in the same BASKET! https://t.co/D6uBifLreA via @thestarkenya
— Ahmednasir Abdullahi SC (@ahmednasirlaw) February 20, 2021
Spot on, I even don't know why people argue so much over issues that are black and white. Raira will end up with NDP 1997. Ruto should stay away from baba. Gatheca is grooming mudavadi for pork both are clueless. Ruto will sleepwalk to pork I am on record saying this many times.Raila needs Ruto. Ruto doesn't need Raila. Ruto can't have CENTRAL and RAILA in the same BASKET! https://t.co/D6uBifLreA via @thestarkenya
— Ahmednasir Abdullahi SC (@ahmednasirlaw) February 20, 2021
Jakom was hoping BBI will allow him to make triumphant entry into GEMA.Spot on, I even don't know why people argue so much over issues that are black and white. Raira will end up with NDP 1997. Ruto should stay away from baba. Gatheca is grooming mudavadi for pork both are clueless. Ruto will sleepwalk to pork I am on record saying this many times.Raila needs Ruto. Ruto doesn't need Raila. Ruto can't have CENTRAL and RAILA in the same BASKET! https://t.co/D6uBifLreA via @thestarkenya
— Ahmednasir Abdullahi SC (@ahmednasirlaw) February 20, 2021
The uhuru orphans are sitting on hot charcoal. One minute it is baba the savior. Next is BBI shit no 2022. Next is no politics as if bbishit is about porn :D :D :D. Next is arresting sonko. Next ruto quit or sing bbi chorus. Next teargassing Kihika and villagers. We wait for the next minute.
The uhuru orphans are sitting on hot charcoal. One minute it is baba the savior. Next is BBI shit no 2022. Next is no politics as if bbishit is about porn :D :D :D. Next is arresting sonko. Next ruto quit or sing bbi chorus. Next teargassing Kihika and villagers. We wait for the next minute.
By the time they realize that power is derived from the people and they were asleep or trying to appease Uhuru to get an increase on their allowances while Ruto was working hard to win the masses , it will be too late for them . Ruto will be addressing Kenyans thanking them for winning Aug 2022 electionsyes that their big miscalculation..raila is back peddling.. most of these guys lies to Kibaki in narc..and Kenya nearly tipped overThe uhuru orphans are sitting on hot charcoal. One minute it is baba the savior. Next is BBI shit no 2022. Next is no politics as if bbishit is about porn :D :D :D. Next is arresting sonko. Next ruto quit or sing bbi chorus. Next teargassing Kihika and villagers. We wait for the next minute.
In the spirit of 'strange bedfellows', Raila could team up with Ruto. They used to work together.
On Monday, former Cabinet Minister Franklin Bett, a former chairman of the ODM elections board, admitted that Raila's political options have narrowed following Nasa's crumbling.
The former State House comptroller said the Nasa split, coupled with President Kenyatta's uncertain choice of successor, could force Raila to work together with Ruto.
“Raila working with Ruto is the most viable option at the moment,” Bett said. He emphasised the ground has shifted in such a way that Raila would lose if he remained defiant about running.
Raila and Ruto worked together in the Pentagon—a powerful five-member ODM summit akin to a politburo and arguably the most potent political machine in Kenyan history
Bett said the alliance being cobbled together by Kalonzo, Musalia, Wetang'ula (Ford Kenya) and Gideon Moi (Kanu) might not be a lethal political formation against a Raila-Ruto duo.
“One thing Raila is yet to appreciate is that the ground is not the same as he left it. He will have to find a way of reaching out to Ruto for a 2022 working arrangement,” he said.
Speculations on top of speculations. It seems nasa coalition is still betting on raila delivering them to elusive canaan. Ruto needs to start builiding a coalition or he just be presidenti candidate for rv.