Caleb Amisi accuses ODM members of betraying Raila’s legacy for UDA
By Cy Muganda, January 19, 2026Saboti MP Caleb Amisi has launched a scathing attack on some Orange Democratic Movement members, accusing them of betraying the late Raila Odinga’s legacy by aligning with President William Ruto’s United Democratic Alliance (UDA).
In an emotional statement posted on his official X account on Sunday, January 18, 2026, Amisi claimed that certain party members are using ODM to advance their personal political interests at the expense of Raila’s ideals.
“Baba (Raila) they never cared about your legacy, they are here baba. They want to chase us all from ODM so that they can join UDA, baba they are all here,” Amisi stated.
Accusations of mistreatment
The Saboti legislator claimed that some ODM members are using the party to mistreat what he described as Raila’s own children, appealing to the late leader for guidance.
“They are using your party to mistreat your own children baba, they are here. Give us a signal,” he said.
Amisi further accused the members of selling out Raila’s 40-year political struggle for personal gain, describing it as being exchanged for small silvers.
“They have sold your 40 years dream with small silvers, baba give us a signal,” the MP stated.
Coalition concerns
The legislator also expressed concern that some ODM members were supporting Ruto without a formal coalition agreement.
“Baba they are singing tutam without a coalition agreement, baba they are here,” Amisi said, referencing discussions about backing Ruto in 2027.
According to Amisi, these ODM members only used Raila to gain political seats but never genuinely respected his political ideals.
“They only used you to gain seats but never loved you neither believed in your ideals, baba. They are here give us a signal,” he stated.
Defending ODM-UDA talks
Amisi’s remarks come hours after Suna East MP Junet Mohamed defended ODM’s decision to pursue a broad-based alliance, dismissing calls for street protests and insisting the party must operate within the law.
Speaking earlier in the day, Junet accused ODM Secretary General Edwin Sifuna and other critics of undermining the party’s efforts by opposing talks with rival parties.
“Many want us to take to the streets, to fight. When they see ODM approaching government, they get agitated. I want to say this: ODM is a disciplined party,” he said.
Junet confirmed that the party’s central committee had resolved to open discussions with other political formations, starting with President William Ruto’s United Democratic Alliance (UDA).
“We want ODM in government. We want to unite with other parties to form the 2027 government,” he said.