Being Raila's deputy in ODM, Oparanya's meeting with the country's second in command swirled speculations of looming political realignments. Other key political players among them Musalia Mudavadi (ANC), Kalonzo Musyoka (Wiper), Gidoen Moi (Kanu) and Moses Wetang'ula are cobbling together a parallel coalition ahead of the 2022 polls. However, it is not clear if Oparanya was planning to ditch ODM or he was playing a major role in the party's possible alliance with Ruto. However, we have confirmed that Oparanya and Ruto are in talks,” said a high-ranking ODM official aware of the issue. When people meet in a hotel it doesn't translate into building an alliance,” Oparanya said on the phone.

Source: The Star April 09, 2021 02:37 UTC