“Two Groups, One Agenda”: Gachagua Accuses Raila of Secret Political Deals
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has accused ODM leader Raila Odinga of secretly playing both sides of the political spectrum to influence the 2027 General Election.
Speaking at Jesus Exaltation Church, Bethsaida in Kajiado East, Gachagua claimed Raila had created two separate factions to benefit no matter the outcome.
According to him, the ODM boss was being “strategic,” using the newly formed Kenya Moja alliance led by Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna to challenge the government from within.
“Raila is very clever. Don’t be fooled when he says he hasn’t fielded a candidate. He has two groups within the government,” Gachagua said.
“One group is to extort money from the government by backing it. Because he knows the President is a conman, he has formed a different group to make noise. When he said ODM would not field a candidate, it was because his cheque was late.”
Senator Sifuna has recently faced criticism inside ODM for being a divisive figure despite serving as Secretary General. In August, he made headlines after saying he was ready to quit ODM if it supported Kenya Kwanza in 2027.
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Since then, Sifuna has teamed up with youthful leaders like Embakasi East MP Babu Owino and Githunguri MP Gathoni Wamuchomba to form a fresh political outfit.
But Gachagua insists the new alliance is part of Raila’s wider plan to exploit the Kenya Kwanza administration. He also alleged that Raila’s silence on ODM’s 2027 candidate is tied to financial deals with the government.
Going further, Gachagua claimed President William Ruto once told him that Raila’s political moves were motivated by money rather than ideology. He added, “When he said ODM would not field a candidate, it was because his cheque was late.”
Sifuna has previously denied being anyone’s political project and has not yet responded to these fresh claims.
During ODM’s 20th anniversary, Raila urged members to avoid premature remarks about 2027, saying only the party will give an official position. He hinted ODM could field a candidate, asking:
“Don’t commit the party to some things that have not been discussed. Who told you ODM does not have a candidate in 2027?”
“Two Groups, One Agenda”: Gachagua Accuses Raila of Secret Political Deals
