Raila Odinga Reacts to ODM Leaders’ Cabinet Nominations. IMAGE | Courtesy
In Summary:
1) Raila Odinga extends best wishes to four ODM leaders nominated for Cabinet positions by President William Ruto.
2) While acknowledging the nominations, Odinga emphasizes the need to address recent youth protests.
Raila Odinga, the leader of the ODM, has responded to President William Ruto’s nomination of four prominent ODM members to Cabinet positions.
The nominations include John Mbadi for National Treasury, Hassan Joho for Mining, Wycliffe Oparanya for Co-operatives, and Opiyo Wandayi for Energy.
In a statement, Odinga offered his congratulations to the nominees, expressing hope for their positive contribution to national development.
He said, “I have taken note of President William Ruto’s announcement yesterday regarding the reconstitution of the cabinet to include four members from ODM. …We extend our best wishes to the nominees and trust that they will contribute positively to national development.”
However, Odinga used this opportunity to remind the government of unresolved issues that recently led to street protests.
He emphasized the importance of addressing the concerns that drove Kenyan youth to demonstrate, suggesting that these matters should not be overlooked despite the Cabinet appointments.