Opposition leader Raila Odinga, Former Nigerian President Olusegun Obasanjo and President William Ruto. [File, Standard]Six leaders were instrumental in organising the meeting between President William Ruto and opposition leader Raila Odinga in the presence of former Nigerian President Olusegun Obasanjo in Mombasa last week. On Sunday, President Ruto admitted that he held talks with Azimio leader Raila where they agreed that the opposition would end weekly protests. Murkomen, Ichung’wah and Sudi are said to have separately convinced Ruto to meet Raila to cool down the political temperatures in the country. Obasanjo had already landed, and was meeting Raila at Joho’s residence.

Source: Standard Digital July 31, 2023 23:41 UTC