Oketch Salah fires back after Winnie Odinga interview
A charged public debate between Winnie Odinga and businessman Oketch Salah has erupted over claims surrounding the final moments of former Prime Minister Raila Odinga...
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A public dispute has erupted between Winnie Odinga and businessman Oketch Salah concerning the final moments of her father, former Prime Minister Raila Odinga. The debate was sparked by Winnie Odinga's appearance on Citizen TV, where she challenged Salah's claims of being by her father's side during his last moments.
- Winnie Odinga questioned the accuracy of Salah's account, stating it was "not accurate" and that sensitive family accounts "must be factual."
- Oketch Salah responded, vowing to "publicly defend his account" and maintaining his version of events about being with Raila Odinga from the time he fell ill until his "final moments."
- Salah described supporting Odinga through "intense pain," sometimes with only "one security officer" present, denying claims of disrespecting the Odinga family or seeking political relevance.
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Divisions within the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) have resurfaced following the demise of former Prime Minister Raila Odinga, sparking concerns about the party's future direction ahead of the next General Election. EALA MP Winnie Odinga has alleged that some members of ODM are facing intimidation for holding dissenting views on the new government arrangement. She claimed politicians are being de-whipped for appearing on political platforms with her. Odinga also stated that individuals are asked to declare support for the current regime to receive rewards like Teachers Service Commission slots. A separate public dispute erupted between Winnie Odinga and businessman Oketch Salah regarding the final moments of her father, after she challenged Salah's claims on Citizen TV.
