Odinga Family Holds Urgent Meeting After Raila Odinga Adopted Son Oketch Salah's Explosive Warning to Ruth
Odinga family gathered for a key meeting recently. This happened just days after businessman Oketch Salah, who calls himself Raila Odinga's adopted son, made strong claims against Kisumu Woman Representative Ruth Odinga.
Salah warned Ruth publicly to stop fighting her elder brother, Oburu Odinga. He said Ruth should respect Oburu's current leadership role in the family and in the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) party.
Salah stressed that Oburu did not just take the position, he carries big responsibilities left by their late brother, Raila Odinga. Salah's words came amid ongoing debates in ODM about party direction, unity, and ties to the government.
Ruth Odinga had earlier dismissed Salah's closeness to Raila. In a TV interview, she said she barely knows him and has met him only a few times. She questioned his right to speak on family or Raila's private matters.
Salah fired back quickly. He insisted he never forced his way into anyone's life. His bond was directly with Raila, not the whole family.
He accused Ruth of making false statements and urged her to avoid public fights that could hurt her own political future.
The family meeting aimed to calm tensions and discuss these issues. It shows the challenges the Odinga family faces after Raila's death.
Questions about loyalty, party control, and who speaks for the legacy continue to stir drama in Kenyan politics.
Observers say the gathering could help heal rifts or spark more debate. With Oburu leading parts of ODM and Ruth active in her role, the family wants to stay united.
Salah's bold statements keep drawing attention to these internal struggles.
The coming days will reveal if the meeting brings peace or more public exchanges in this high-profile family and political saga.
