Speaking during an Exclusive Interview with a local TV Station. Karua was record saying the following....."All I know is Baba entrusted literally almost everything to Junet."
With Odinga's recent passing leaving a power vacuum, these developments have fueled calls for Mohamed's dismissal from the party, threatening to fracture ODM further as it navigates alliances and potential mergers in a post-Odinga era.
Karua, who served as Odinga's running mate in the 2022 election under the Azimio la Umoja coalition, has thrown her weight behind ODM Secretary-General Edwin Sifuna's claims that Mohamed's actions directly undermined Odinga's bid.
In a recent statement, Karua described Mohamed as a "gatekeeper" who exploited Odinga's confidence to control access to funds, power, and party nominations, ultimately contributing to the campaign's downfall.
She emphasized that Odinga, often referred to as "Baba" by his supporters, had entrusted Mohamed with critical roles, including Director of Elections and later Minority Leader in the National Assembly, believing him to be a loyal ally.
However, Karua argued that this trust was misplaced, pointing to allegations of financial mismanagement that left election agents unpaid and votes unprotected in key regions.
The controversy traces back to the 2022 general election, where Odinga narrowly lost to William Ruto.
Sifuna, in a fiery public accusation, blamed Mohamed for squandering billions in campaign funds intended for agents, leading to absent or ineffective monitoring at polling stations.
Azimio's former chief agent, Saitabao ole Kanchory, echoed these sentiments, stating that Odinga himself acknowledged Mohamed's role in the loss but retained him due to strategic needs, including facilitating a controversial "sell-out" to Ruto's government.
Kanchory described Mohamed as a "broker" excelsior in negotiations, but one who prioritized personal gain over party loyalty, even to the detriment of his boss.
Mohamed has vehemently defended himself, issuing a lengthy statement denying direct responsibility for the funds.
He claimed that the money was controlled by former President Uhuru Kenyatta's brother, Muhoho Kenyatta, and a consultant named Patrick Mburu, who allegedly restricted access to the campaign headquarters and disbursed funds opaquely.
Mohamed argued that Odinga's decision to appoint him Minority Leader post-election was proof of unbroken trust, not betrayal.
However, critics like Kanchory dismissed this, asserting that Mohamed's retention was tactical, aimed at brokering ODM's integration into Ruto's administration a move that has deepened rifts within the party.
Azimio's former chief agent, Saitabao ole Kanchory, echoed these sentiments, stating that Odinga himself acknowledged Mohamed's role in the loss but retained him due to strategic needs, including facilitating a controversial "sell-out" to Ruto's government.
Kanchory described Mohamed as a "broker" excelsior in negotiations, but one who prioritized personal gain over party loyalty, even to the detriment of his boss.
Mohamed has vehemently defended himself, issuing a lengthy statement denying direct responsibility for the funds.
He claimed that the money was controlled by former President Uhuru Kenyatta's brother, Muhoho Kenyatta, and a consultant named Patrick Mburu, who allegedly restricted access to the campaign headquarters and disbursed funds opaquely.
Mohamed argued that Odinga's decision to appoint him Minority Leader post-election was proof of unbroken trust, not betrayal.
However, critics like Kanchory dismissed this, asserting that Mohamed's retention was tactical, aimed at brokering ODM's integration into Ruto's administration a move that has deepened rifts within the party.
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