- Raila Odinga accuses Parliament of aligning with the Executive, neglecting oversight duties
- Odinga challenges Speaker Wetangula’s neutrality, urging his resignation from party leadership
- Opposition leader emphasizes Parliament’s lack of independence and calls for accountability measures
In a bold address during the late legislator Lawrence Sifuna’s ceremony, Opposition leader Raila Odinga accused the Kenyan Parliament of succumbing to the influence of the Executive, neglecting its crucial oversight role.
Opposition leader Raila Odinga
Odinga expressed deep concern over what he perceives as the August House going to bed with the government, asserting that it has consistently sidestepped its duty to scrutinize and hold the Executive accountable.
A particular target of Odinga’s criticism was National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetangula, whose neutrality came under intense scrutiny.
Odinga challenged Wetangula’s ability to preside over parliamentary discourse impartially and called for his resignation from leading the Ford Kenya party to ensure unbiased leadership in Parliament.
The Opposition leader argued that Parliament lacked independence in addressing and debating critical matters, citing instances where laws sponsored by the government were rubber-stamped without adequate scrutiny.
Raila emphasized the importance of Parliament defending the welfare of the electorate and raised concerns about the government’s handling of the affordable housing project.
Addressing the affordable housing project, Odinga underlined that the President must not ignore the raised concerns of the Kenyan population. He criticized Parliament for seemingly disregarding the voices of the people.
Accompanied by a coalition of leaders, Raila Odinga vowed to intensify efforts in holding the government accountable. The group pledged not to relent in their commitment to safeguarding the interests of the citizens and ensuring parliamentary independence from executive influence.
As tensions escalate, the political landscape in Kenya is witnessing a fervent call for a more robust and impartial parliamentary system.
