Homa Bay Town Member of Parliament (MP)  Peter Kaluma has fired back at the Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP) leader Rigathi Gachagua after he accused ODM leaders of dragging his name and that of Kalonzo Musyoka into issues surrounding Raila Odinga’s health.

“Sasa nimeona jana hii watu wa ODM wakileta upuzi, ati huyo mzee wao ako na matatizo ati wanataka kuekelea Kalonzo na mimi. Kalonzo ni bacteria? Yeye ni virus? Sasa mambo ya ugonjwa Kalonzo na mimi tunatokea wapi? Sisi tunatakia huyo mzee mema, tunataka wakuwe pamoja na Ruto, tuwafukuze pamoja kwa debe 2027,” Gachagua stated.

Gachagua’s remarks came after Senior ODM officials lashed out at Gachagua for “meddling” in Raila’s personal affairs and health.

Speaking at the Sigand Nyi Nam forum in Siaya County on Monday, October 6, 2025, ODM Chairlady Gladys Wanga, Kisumu West MP Rosa Buyu, and Homa Bay Woman Representative Joyce Atieno Bensouda accused Gachagua of seeking political relevance by repeatedly invoking Raila’s name.

“Gachagua has run out of ideas; that’s why he keeps on mentioning Raila everywhere,” the leaders said. “The former premier does not match him politically.”

Bensouda urged Gachagua to stop “joking with life,” emphasising that wishing someone ill for political mileage was unacceptable.

Suba South MP Caroli Omondi also called on Christians across the country to pray for Raila’s full recovery.

In a response on Monday night, October 6, 2025, Kaluma stated that ODM  was ready to face Gachagua and his allies alongside Azimio leader Raila Odinga in the 2027 elections.

“The friend of your enemy is your enemy. God give us this useless opposition in 2027 — wataonana na watu wa ‘hiyo’ mzee!” Kaluma said, referring to Raila Odinga.

ODM has since clarified that Raila left the country for an undisclosed mission and dismissed rumours about his health as baseless propaganda meant to undermine the opposition’s credibility.