Perhaps 2022 local Nyanza elective politics in play. Orengos/Otiende side have been clear that they are going to pass BBI in parliament however they will go on record stating their minds. Its evident there is a big percentage of Nyanza population who feel they are being played with BBI. Orengo/Otiende are echoing those sentiments
Mbadi /Junet side is the current side which either listens to Raila without questioning or the side Raila is keen on listening. This is the lot which will be sent packing in 2022. They should have learnt from Railas cousin Jakoyo Midiwo.
All said and done these mixed signals is doing more harm than good for BBI and Raila. On the other hand its next to impossible for Raila and ODM to outsmart Uhuru and his advisors.Raila on BBI was tricked from the first Bomas presentation , then they should have accepted and fast tracked the referendumn. As at now its real muddy from Judiciary to the electorate.
Damn if they abandon the quest for a contest Damn if they dont abandon.
This is choregraphed by Raila - Uhuru planned leaked early - Uhuru never wanted a referendum - he wanted BBI to be passed in parliament - then he can claim - it doesn't really touch on protected section - so the constitution would be duly amended. If you disagree - you go through high court - all the way to supreme court.
Raila therefore is going to reject it in parliament - and then it by-passes Uhuru - and goes direct to IEBC.
Smart move by Raila....unless he chicken out.
Uhuru if he is committed to BBI...should continue to push forward after parliament reject it.