The expunged comedian cum politician Langata Member of Parliament Phelix Odiwour has cracked netizens ribs by stating that he will recapture his seat using ODM ticket even after chasing him away
Jalang’o who was responding after he was expelled by the party National Executive Committee for advancing the interests of rival political outfit, maintained that Baba is still his political mentor
“2027 is still far away; we have time. Right now, I am in the party, and even if we are told to go for a by-election, I will go and compete with them within the party, and I will still beat them,” Jalang’o stated, eliciting mixed reactions to Kenyans whether he’s joking or serious.
Some of internet users told the MP who is now waiting his name to be removed from the registrar of political parties awaiting announcement of by-elections, that, holding such position ain’t equivalent to holding radio show, where he can hip hop to another programme
In furtherance to his statement interpreted as comedy, Jalang’o on his X account quoted a bible verse saying no trial is too heavy to lift, rising the questions whether he would like to wear political benevolence and borrow theological sound tones from President William Ruto
“No trial is too heavy to lift! No temptation has overtaken you that is not common to man. God is faithful, and he will not let you be tempted beyond your ability, but with the temptation he will also provide the way of escape, that you may be able to endure it,” Jalang’o stated quoting Corinthians 10:13
The radio presenter, comedian cum politician was expelled together with Tom Ojienda, Caroli Omondi, Gideon Ochanda, and Elisha Odhiambo.
The five were accused of advancing the interest of rival outfits and opposing lawful decisions made by the ODM party organs which is a violation of the ODM party constitution.
The committee said the five are deemed to have resigned from the party and directed their names to be removed from the party register.
Jalang’o’s expulsion comes less than a week after he said he has never fallen out with Raila noting that he respects him as his political mentor and father figure.
“I have never had bad blood with Baba (Raila), that’s what I want to tell you. I love Baba very much; he is my political mentor, father figure, and everything. I have never wronged him, and I will never leave the ODM party,” said Jalang’o.