Nyando MP Jared Odoyo Okelo has made a bold pledge to unconditionally support President William Ruto’s Kenya Kwanza administration. Nyando MP Jared Odoyo Okelo pledged to support ODM experts in government. Speaking to an excited crowd, the lawmaker, elected on an Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) party ticket, vowed to back all government-sponsored legislation.
Telling off his possible critics, Okelo underscored a willingness to prioritise cooperation over partisanship, adding that he’ll just “close his eyes.” “As an MP, we do so many things, including legislation and passing all the relevant laws that govern this country. So, moving forward, I want to support every piece of legislation that will come from the government.
Whether they call me a sycophant, I don’t care. I want to close my eyes and support issues that shall be brought forth by the experts that we gave him,” the MP told the crowd. Why Okelo will always support Ruto The Nyando MP attributed his newfound allegiance to President Ruto’s decision to incorporate ODM leaders into his Cabinet. This move, which came amid heightened anti-government protests in June, saw the President dissolve his Cabinet and appoint close allies of ODM leader Raila Odinga into key positions.
Okelo described these appointees as “experts” whose input would shape sound legislation. He argued that opposing Bills formulated by individuals from his own party, now serving in Ruto’s government, would contradict logic and principles.
“As we resume our sittings in the month of February, I want to make it clear that because President Ruto has accepted our experts in his government, I cannot turn around and defeat his Bills that have been brought to me by the same experts that we gave him,” Okelo explained.
by Didacus Malowa
