- In February, a group of Azimio leaders visited Ruto at State House and pledged to work with him.
- The meeting was seen as part of the President's strategy to counter the opposition chief.
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Azimio leader Raila Odinga has sent a stern warning to Azimio leaders who rebelled.
Speaking on Thursday at Imara Daima, Raila said leaders elected under Azimio should remain in the coalition.
"President William Ruto should stop buying Azimio leaders. They were elected in Azimio and they should remain in Azimio. If they want out, they should go back to Kenyans to be chosen afresh, we don't want political prostitution," Raila said.
In February, a group of Azimio leaders visited Ruto at State House and pledged to work with him.
The meeting was seen as part of the President's strategy to counter the opposition chief.
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.
The MPs were blasted for meeting Ruto and accused of allegedly violating the party's constitution.
Migori Senator Eddy Oketch wrote to the party to expel and deregister the nine lawmakers last month.
"On February 7, the members of the party were treated to blatant and arrogant violation of the party's Constitution as read together with Section 14A (1) (e) of the Political Parties Act No. 11 of 2012 of the Laws of Kenya by the above mentioned Party Members," the letter read.
However, Raila made a U-turn on the planned expulsion of nine rebel MPs saying the MPs had written to him explaining why they visited Ruto and his deputy Rigathi Gachagua.
He added that they had affirmed their commitment to the Orange party.