A section of professionals from the Luo community has issued a stern warning to Governor James Orengo, threatening to initiate impeachment proceedings for opposing the political union between President William Ruto and former Prime Minister Raila Odinga.
In a statement issued on Wednesday, April 16, the Nyanza-based professional organisation, Ramogi Professional Caucus (RPC), reaffirmed that the Luo community is united behind the Ruto-Raila development pact.
“We want to tell Siaya Governor James Orengo that we are not happy with his remarks at Oduor’s burial on Saturday. As a community, we are united and fully support the broad-based government,” Joshua Nyamori, RPC Chairman, said.
“This is the only way we can ensure we develop economically. We cannot be in opposition forever,”
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At the same time, Polycarp Ochilo, a member, added, “If he continues like this, we will even impeach him.”
The Luo professionals also demanded an apology from Governor Orengo for speaking down to President Ruto and embarrassing Raila Odinga during a difficult time.
“By his actions, Orengo disrespected the President and embarrassed Raila at a time when he is in mourning. He should offer an apology to both leaders,” said leadership expert Rachael Omollo.
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This comes after Governor Orengo, while speaking at the burial of George Oduor—a long-serving bodyguard to Raila Odinga—on Saturday, April 12, declared that he would not join the “praise-singing bandwagon” for the current administration.
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Additionally, Orengo warned that the Opposition’s support should not be mistaken for blind loyalty, emphasizing that rights—not favours—should define the relationship between citizens and the state.
“What I’m trying to say, let us build a society which is based on the Constitution and the rule of law. We can say many things, and mere cannot be praised singing because we fought for a democratic constitution where people should talk,” he stated.
“We can’t keep song praising all the time. If you keep praise singing, we will not have a country. So, tell your leaders the truth. If you want something from the government, it is a matter of right. It is not a favour you are being given,”he remarked.
He further added that the party needed to start preparing to challenge for the presidency in 2027. Orengo acknowledged that Raila had already hinted at plans to field a candidate in the 2027 elections to take on President Ruto.
“As a party, we cannot be in a position where we are satisfied with the status quo. We must always challenge the status quo. If we want to move ahead, we must be ready to challenge the status quo,” he remarked.
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Orengo has remained one of the few Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) leaders openly critical of the government, even after the party signed a deal with the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) Party.
As recently as last week, the Siaya Governor condemned the government for attempts to block Butere Girls High School from performing their controversial play, Echoes of War.
Quoting the U.S. Supreme Court, Orengo stated: “Neither students nor teachers shed their constitutional rights to freedom of speech or expression at the schoolhouse gate.“ He then added, “Hongera Butere Girls High School.”
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