Fiery Kenyan lawyer Miguna Miguna could not let it lie for political analyst and university don Herman Manyora, who faulted an MP for ditching Azimio La Umoja for Kenya Kwanza.
The lawyer who is exiled in Canada is known to be a pro-Kenya Kwanza social media activist.
On Friday, August 26, Ugenya legislator David Ochieng' led a host of fellow leaders from Nyanza in shifting their political allegiance to Deputy President William Ruto.
In the lead up to the August 9 polls, Ochieng' sought the parliamentary seat under the Azimio umbrella which is stewarded by Raila Odinga.
However, after successfully contesting the seat, the newly-elected MP quit Azimio for the Ruto-led side.
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The MP's decision was backed by Miguna, who lauded him for setting off the emancipation of the Luo nation from the Odingas' fold.
"Thank you David Ochieng for bringing Luo Nyanza onboard MV Kenya Kwanza," wrote former Law Society of Kenya President Nelson Havi to trigger the discussion. "Enough is enough." said Miguna.
However, dissenting from Miguna's argument, Manyora observed that the MP would not succeed, referencing other personalities who had failed in their venture to stage a walk-out from the so-called "Odingaism".
"Anyone who has tried to betray the Luo Nation has never succeeded...History is there to show that it has never worked." stated Manyora.
Hitting back, Miguna said;
"You do not speak for the Luo Nation. I do. The biggest BETRAYER of Luos is conman Raila Odinga. He has used Luos as a bargaining chip to acquire colossal wealth for himself and his family while Luos languish in abject poverty. We are LIBERATING Luos. Keep quiet!"
In his response, Manyora said;
"I didn’t say that I speak for the Luo Nation. I said I’m Luo. But between you and I, who can address a crowd of uji drinking Luos at Kondele."
