Azimio leader Raila Odinga has broken his silence on the Azimio flagbearer in the 2027 general elections.
Speaking at a burial service in Kitui County, Raila said he has no problem endorsing Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka for the presidency.
He, however, called for patience saying he is still in the active political arena.
The Azimio boss showered Kalonzo with praises saying he has supported him for a long time.
"What is the problem if Kalonzo is the candidate? I did not say Kalonzo cannot be a candidate. I just said we came from far away with Kalonzo, he supported me and I can also support him. I did not say I have quit politics. When I quit, I will come out and say it," Raila said.
The Azimio boss said they will come out and support one candidate when the right time comes to choose the flagbearer.
He assured Kenyans on the roles of the affiliate parties in Azimio saying the co-principals can take charge when he is away.
"We have Eugene Wamalwa (former Water CS), (former Kakamega Governor) Wycliffe Oparanya, (Roots Party leader) George Wajackoyah and (Narc Kenya leader) Martha Karua, all of them want the same thing want it, but we shall only have one candidate," he said.
Pressure has been mounting on Raila to endorse the Wiper leader as the presidential candidate in the coming elections.
In October 2023, Raila showered the Wiper leader with praises for standing with him in his political journey.
Raila said Kalonzo has stood firm with him despite not being selected as his running mate in the August 9 presidential elections.
"Kalonzo has a good heart, hardworking and one you can trust, he is also a Christian. He is trustworthy and loving," he said.
