Siaya Governor James Orengo has called on Azimio MPs to claim their rightful position as the majority coalition in the National Assembly after a recent court ruling in their favor.
On February 7, the High Court overturned National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetangula’s October 2022 declaration that President William Ruto’s Kenya Kwanza coalition held the majority in parliament.
The court decision now affirms Azimio’s majority status.
Orengo urged Azimio MPs not to let this opportunity slip away, stressing the importance of acting on the ruling. “I want to remind my party, ODM, that this court decision must not be ignored. Azimio has been declared the majority—take what rightfully belongs to you,” Orengo said.
Speaking at a burial in Siaya, Orengo welcomed the court’s decision, suggesting it further casts doubt on the legitimacy of the 2022 presidential election results.
“The court’s ruling proves that the 2022 election results were not accurate. How could Raila’s party and coalition secure the majority of parliamentary seats yet lose the presidency? This ruling confirms the inconsistencies,” he remarked.
The veteran ODM politician warned Azimio leaders against negotiating with Kenya Kwanza on the matter, emphasizing that they must stand firm in asserting their majority position.
Siaya Governor James Orengo.
Meanwhile, Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka has called for a Parliamentary Group (PG) meeting for Azimio la Umoja-One Kenya next Wednesday.
“I spoke to Raila Odinga and Uhuru Kenyatta. We want an Azimio PG to plan our next steps. Azimio la Umoja-One Kenya is the majority party,” Musyoka stated.
The former Vice President also questioned the loyalty of former Azimio politicians who defected to Kenya Kwanza, calling the court decision a lesson on their faith in the coalition.
