Babu Owino Dares ODM to Expel Him for Defying Raila Odinga over Ruto Deal: "Hatutaogopa Mtu"
Embakasi East MP Babu Owino claimed the ODM party was threatening him for opposing President Willaim Ruto's administration
The vocal lawmaker said some party officials were unhappy over his move to oppose the deal between the president and former prime minister Raila Odinga
However, the youthful lawmaker said he was not afraid of being denied the party ticket in the 2027 General Election
Amos Khaemba, a journalist at TUKO.co.ke, brings over three years of experience covering politics and current affairs in Kenya.
Nairobi?Embakasi East Member of Parliament Babu Owino has dared the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) party to remove him from the outfit.
MP Babu Owino (left), President William Ruto (centre) and Raila Odinga (right). Photo: Babu Owino/William Ruto.
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Why ODM party was unhappy with Babu Owino?
During the distribution of bursary cheques to the people of the Mihang?o area on Sunday, December 22, Babu said he was not scared of being expelled from the ODM party.
The Embakasi East claimed some unnamed officials had threatened him after he refused to support the deal between former prime minister Raila Odinga and President William Ruto.
According to the outspoken lawmaker, some party members are uncomfortable with his stand regarding the ODM party supporting the Kenya Kwanza administration.
"I was campaigning for Raila Odinga, but for you to support William Ruto you must suspend your brains but me I cannot do that. And I told Baba, I cannot support the government that oppressed the common mwananchi. When I say that other people start saying I have grown horns, they threaten to teach me a lesson in 2027. Some say they will chase me out of the party, there is no problem as not everybody can be an MP," Babu Owino said.
The lawmaker firmly stated that he was not afraid of being kicked out of the party, given its voters who trusted in his leadership, not the party.
"Is it a problem if the party officials kick me out? Should I continue living in fear because some people in the party are threatening me? I came from Nyalenda to this town, and Embakasi residents were the ones who elected me," he added.
Why was Babu Owino denied ODM party leadership position
The youthful MP hit out the Orange Party for always bypassing him when there was a vacancy in the political outfit.
He claimed the party only values during demonstrations, but he is considered not mature enough when it comes to party leadership.
"You are the one who elected me. Did you elect a child? Whenever positions become vacant at a party, I am told I am a child. But when it comes to arrests and demonstrations, they say I am an adult," the Embakasi East lawmaker said.
Will Babu Owino vie for the presidency?
Earlier, the Embakasi East MP hinted at a bold political move ahead of the 2027 General Election.
The outspoken politician has hinted at making a challenge for the presidency in the coming election.
Known for his fiery speeches and youth-oriented campaigns, Babu made the remarks on Thursday, December 19, during a bursary cheque issuance ceremony at Harvest Church Grounds.
Babu hinted at his growing confidence in taking on the country?s top leadership, noting that his experience and resilience have prepared him for greater challenges.
The lawmaker further revealed his plans to run for the presidency, albeit with a touch of humour about his running mate.
Source: TUKO.co.ke
