National Assembly Minority Leader Junet Mohamed has dismissed claims by allies of former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua that he secretly collaborated with them to undermine Raila Odinga’s presidential ambitions while working with President William Ruto.
Speaking during an interview on Citizen TV on Wednesday night, Junet said he has never worked with Gachagua and ruled out any past, present or future political engagement between the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) and the Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP) linked to the former deputy president.
The allegations were made by DCP Deputy Party Leader Cleophas Malala, who accused Junet of betraying ODM and claimed he never genuinely believed in Raila Odinga despite being regarded as one of his closest allies. Malala further alleged that Junet maintained secret links with President Ruto during the 2022 General Election, including holding late-night meetings to pass intelligence on ODM agents across the country.
Junet strongly denied the accusations, describing Gachagua and his allies as dishonest and accusing them of misrepresenting their intentions toward ODM while engaging in actions that were detrimental to the party when they were in government. He also dismissed Gachagua’s recent claims that President Ruto and his allies were plotting to weaken ODM, saying the former deputy president had no genuine interest in the party’s survival or future.
The Suna East MP accused Gachagua of double speak and linked him to police brutality witnessed during post-election protests, including incidents in which Raila Odinga’s convoy was targeted in Nairobi.
Junet said ODM’s immediate focus was on talks with the United Democratic Alliance ahead of the 2027 General Election, noting the party would support President Ruto only if negotiations yield a mutually beneficial agreement. He categorically ruled out any engagement with Gachagua’s party.
He also argued that powerful forces in Kenya have historically resisted Raila’s presidential bid, contributing to ODM’s repeated electoral losses, and faulted some allies for failing to fully mobilise grassroots support.