Thursday, February 16, 2023 – Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) party leader, Raila Odinga, has reportedly forgiven a Luo Nyanza Member of Parliament who dined with President William Ruto at State House last week.
Awendo Member of Parliament Walter Owino was among nine ODM MPs who met Ruto without permission from Raila Odinga.
The party has started disciplinary action on the MPs but Owino is off the hook after he apologized to Raila Odinga.
Owino revealed that he reached out to the former Prime Minister after the visit and explained to him the circumstances surrounding the visit.
According to Owino, he attempted to contact Raila and other ODM officials prior to the visit but was unsuccessful.
Then, he sent them brief text messages informing them of the unannounced visit.
“I told him we met and discussed development matters and nothing sinister was discussed,’’ the MP said.
He also expressed regret for failing to notify Raila of the visit and promised to toe the party line.
Owino is not on the list of the eight MPs who received show-cause letters from the party on Monday.
The eight are; Elisha Odhiambo (Gem), Gideon Ochanda (Bondo), Caroli Omondi (Suba South), Paul Abuor (Rongo), Mark Nyamita (Uriri), Phelix Odiwuor (Lang’ata), and Kisumu Senator Tom Ojienda.
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