His critics dismiss the reforms push as a political comeback strategy disguised as a national healing mission.
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ODM leader Raila Odinga’s renewed call for a national referendum and a
people-led dialogue is drawing intense political scrutiny, with party insiders and critics viewing
it as a calculated move to re-enter the political limelight ahead of the 2027
elections.
During his Saba Saba Day address, the former Prime Minister proposed that the
outcome of the planned national “conclave” be subjected to a plebiscite.
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Raila made the remarks during an interview with NTV on July 20, 2025
