Tuesday, October 21,
2025 - New revelations have surfaced about a closed-door meeting convened
by late Raila Odinga shortly before his final trip to India, where he
tragically collapsed and died.
According to ODM Deputy Party Leader and Vihiga Senator,
Godfrey Osotsi, the former Prime Minister met senior party officials at
Nairobi’s Serena Hotel to discuss critical party matters, including the
postponed ODM at 20 celebrations.
Present at the meeting were Homa Bay Governor Gladys Wanga,
MPs Junet Mohamed and Rosa Buyu, and ODM Finance Director Joshua Kawino.
Osotsi, who was summoned from the Senate to attend, described Raila as upbeat
and in good spirits, though he disclosed plans to travel for medical checkups.
"In
October this year, he sat at the Serena Hotel, summoning people to see him.”
“I was
in the Senate, and he summoned me to see him there.”
“When I
went there, we talked about politics, particularly about the party, and he was
in high spirits," Osotsi recalled.
"He told
me he is fine but wanted to travel out of the country for medical checkups.”
“So he
told us to decide whether to postpone ODM at 20 or proceed with it while he is
away.”
“So we
decided to postpone it until he is back in Kenya," he added.
The Senator suggested Raila may have sensed his mortality,
citing the symbolic weight of the ODM at 20 event, which he envisioned
as a three-day celebration involving all past and present party affiliates,
including President William Ruto.
“He wanted it to be big, inclusive, and reflective of ODM’s
journey. I believe he had a premonition,” Osotsi added.
Raila reportedly urged party members to strengthen ODM and
expand its reach ahead of the next General Elections.
Osotsi’s revelations come amid speculation of internal rifts
within ODM, fueled by shifting alliances and differing visions for the party’s
future.
The Kenyan DAILY POST
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