Peter Salasya: Raila had many parasites who did not want him to become president
Mumias East MP Peter Salasya has revealed why the late ODM Party boss, Raila Odinga, died without tasting the presidency.
Speaking during a political talk show with one of the local TV stations on Tuesday, October 29, 2025, Salasya said Raila was surrounded by so many “parasites,” particularly during the 2022 general election, who did not want him to succeed.
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“Raila Odinga had so many parasites around him who didn’t want him to become president,” Salasya said.
He further explained that had he been closer to Raila, he would have helped him avoid these challenges and ensured a clear path to the presidency.
“I would have made Raila president had I been close to him… I was seeing serious blunders,” he added, hinting at mistakes within the party that cost Raila his chance at the presidency.
Salasya criticises ODM MPs
Salasya did not hold back his criticism of ODM MPs, claiming they were one of the biggest obstacles to progress within the party.
“ODM MPs are the biggest contributors to the confused Parliament; they are very vengeful,” he said.
According to Salasya, internal conflicts within ODM, especially with party members seeking personal gains, created dysfunction and confusion, further undermining Raila’s leadership.
He also shared a personal experience of being sidelined due to his association with MPs from other political parties.
“I was removed from all good House committees just because I was seen with MP Oscar Sudi,” Salasya revealed.
This, he claimed, was one example of how ODM’s internal divisions led to unjust decisions and harmed the party’s overall effectiveness in Parliament.
Nyando MP Jared Okello defends a broad-based government
On the other hand, Nyando MP Jared Okello defended the current government’s broad-based approach, praising how resources are being distributed more equitably across the country.
Okello noted that under the current administration, the focus on spreading development resources to all regions, including infrastructure projects like roads, has been a key strategy for national unity.
“Now with the current understanding, we have had resources being spread across the country,” Okello said.
“The roads that are going to be done have been distributed evenly across the country,” he said.
His comments aimed at emphasising the benefits of inclusive governance, with the aim of ensuring that all regions, regardless of political affiliation, are included in national development projects.
Salasya’s comments highlight the tensions within ODM that may have contributed to Raila Odinga’s inability to secure the presidency.
His criticisms reflect broader frustrations within the party, where some believe personal interests and political manoeuvring have taken precedence over unity and collective goals.
