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The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) party leader Raila Odinga left the country for Nigeria on Monday.  

The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) party leader Raila Odinga on Monday, January 30, arrived in Abuja, Nigeria. 

In a statement to newsrooms, the ODM party confirmed Odinga's arrival for the 2022 leadership conference which is scheduled for Tuesday (today), January 31.  

"Raila Odinga arrived in Abuja, Nigeria for the 2022 leadership conference and Awards to be held tomorrow. He was received by the director of the leadership Group, Abraham Nda-Ishaiah, and officials from the Kenyan High Commission in Abuja as well as Nigerian govt officials," the ODM party said. 

Raila Odinga in Abuja, Nigeria. 

In the photos seen by Nairobileo.co.ke, the former prime minister was accompanied by Prof Makau Mutua.

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This comes barely a day after Odinga held a rally at Jacaranda in Nairobi County where called on President William Ruto to leave State House. 

He coupled his message with tirades against Ruto whom he accused of imposing punitive taxes on Kenyans.

"You have become Zaccheus the tax collector in Kenya. You must admit that you were defeated in the polls. Come out of State House for Baba to get in. We don't want fights, and we don't want conflicts, but we will not accept being intimidated. Kenyans have a right to sound leadership, and that is why Azimio is firm," he said.