Mbadi and the push for Luo Nyanza kingpin
Mbadi sparked outrage when he asked, 'Where is that Baba now?'..
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Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi is reportedly consolidating his political influence in Luo Nyanza and positioning himself for a post-Raila Odinga era, sparking debate within the ODM party.
- Mr. Mbadi's public statements, particularly a video released after a ODM meeting in Kilifi on May 4, have been interpreted by some as disrespectful to the late Raila Odinga.
- Other political figures such as Siaya Governor James Orengo, Embakasi East MP Babu Owino, and former CS Eliud Owalo are also vying for political dominance in the region.
- Despite criticism, Mr. Mbadi has stood by his remarks, emphasizing the need for the ODM party to move forward and accepting that interpretations of his words vary.
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