Senator Boni Khalwale has said that the problem of double speak begins with Opposition leader Raila Odinga and it's time he gets consistent.
While commenting on the move by Raila to stop ODM MPs from working with President William Ruto and allowing governors to work with him, Khalwale said the former Prime Minister should be straightforward.
He said he should allow MPs to seek development for their people, just as he has allowed governors, from the presidency.
"I want to appeal to Raila Odinga, please be consistent. The problem starts with you. As late as yesterday he was saying governors are free to work with the man sitting in the seat of the president, even when I don't recognise that man," Khalwale said on Citizen TV.
"At this stage, he's not supposed to talk like that. He is supposed to be clear."
He insisted that State House is not the president's home, but an office where leaders can go to seek development.
His remarks come against the backdrop of Azimio rallies where the opposition MPs loyal to Raila have been castigating those who have publicly agreed to work with Ruto.
According to Raila, the MPs only meet the president for their gains and not the people they represent.
A few days ago, nine MPs from Luo Nyanza met Ruto at State House, Nairobi. The move has seen them locked out of key events organised by the opposition coalition.
They included Gideon Ochanda (Bondo), Elisha Odhiambo (Gem), Mark Nyamita (Uriri), Caroli Omondi (Suba South), Shakeel Shabir (Kisumu East, Independent) Felix Odiwuor alias Jalang’o (Lang’ata), Paul Abuor (Rongo), John Owino (Awendo) and Kisumu Senator Tom Ojienda.
On Tuesday, however, Raila told governors allied to his coalition that they were free to meet with President William Ruto, a move that is seen as doublespeak.
In January, Raila had said that all elected leaders under the coalition were free to work with the government.
