‘Retrace your routes’ – Homa Bay Town MP calls on Morara to rejoin ODM

‘Retrace your routes’ – Homa Bay Town MP calls on Morara to rejoin ODM

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Homa Bay Town MP Peter Kaluma has known as on activist Morara Kebasa to return to the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM), emphasizing the social gathering’s ideological power.

Kaluma urged Morara to retrace his routes again to ODM, describing it as the one political outfit grounded in agency ideology, group, and management.

“The ODM party is the only political Party grounded in firm ideology, organization, and leadership. Retrace your routes,” Kaluma posted on X (previously Twitter) on Saturday, December 14, 2024.

The MP’s remarks have been in response to a Friday interview the place Morara Kebasa defined his causes for leaving ODM.

The interview featured a heated trade between Morara and fellow activist Kasmuel McOure over their differing political ideologies.

The two activists, who gained prominence through the Gen Z-led demonstrations, expressed contrasting views on their approaches to partaking with the political enviornment.

Morara, now a member of the Inject Party, criticized Kasmuel for becoming a member of ODM, arguing that the social gathering’s chief Raila Odinga had prioritized private features over the aspirations of the Gen Z motion.

“The truth is, whatever he [Kasmuel] is doing at ODM is something I did seven years ago. I was a youth leader in ODM when I was 22 years old. I believed in ODM and even spent part of my HELB loan to pay for premium membership at Ksh20,000. My parents supported ODM, and I had a lot of hope in it,” Morara stated.

Morara accused Raila of exploiting the Gen Z-led demonstrations to safe financial advantages and authorities positions for himself on the expense of the youth who misplaced their lives within the wrestle.

“I blame Raila Odinga for riding on the blood of the youth to benefit himself economically and politically,” he asserted.

Kasmuel, nevertheless, questioned Morara’s integrity and the values underpinning his present social gathering, Inject.

He criticized Morara’s confrontational method, suggesting it was designed to impress feelings somewhat than drive significant change.

“Your approach seems focused on legitimizing your part of the struggle through confrontation, going against the prevailing sentiment. If you truly want to transform this country, honesty and integrity are key – pulling stunts to incite emotions won’t help,” Kasmuel countered.