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BY ALLAN BRADLEY<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n

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Embakasi East MP Babu Owino has publicly reaffirmed his support for ODM Secretary-General Edwin Sifuna, describing him as a close political ally. He pledged to stand by Sifuna despite the challenges they have faced together. In a statement shared on social media, Babu said their political journey has been marked by both successes and setbacks, but insisted that neither of them has ever considered giving up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“My brother SIFUNA, we\u2019re always in your corner. This political journey has had its ups and downs, but we have never given up. Not once,” Babu stated.The outspoken legislator emphasized that the obstacles they have encountered have only strengthened their resolve to continue pursuing their political goals. “We will fight until we achieve our dreams. Setbacks don\u2019t break us; they remind us where we started and push us harder. I\u2019m with you, brother, all the way to the end,” he added.Babu’s remarks come amid heightened political activity and growing speculation about alignments within the opposition ahead of the 2027 General Election.
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Although he did not elaborate on the specific issues facing Sifuna, his message has been widely interpreted as a public show of solidarity during a period of increased political debate.The statement has since attracted mixed reactions online, with supporters praising the display of unity, while others view it as indicative of evolving political dynamics within the opposition.Embakasi East MP Babu Owino has publicly reaffirmed his support for ODM Secretary-General Edwin Sifuna, describing him as a close political ally. He pledged to stand by Sifuna despite the challenges they have faced together. In a statement shared on social media, Babu expressed that their political journey has been marked by both successes and setbacks, but insisted that neither of them has ever considered giving up. “My brother Sifuna, we\u2019re always in your corner. This political journey has had its ups and downs, but we have never given up. Not once,” Babu stated. The outspoken legislator emphasized that the obstacles they have encountered have only strengthened their resolve to continue pursuing their political goals. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

“We will fight until we achieve our dreams. Setbacks don\u2019t break us; they remind us where we started and push us harder. I\u2019m with you, brother, all the way to the end,” he added. Babu’s remarks come amid heightened political activity and growing speculation about alignments within the opposition ahead of the 2027 General Election. Although he did not elaborate on the specific issues facing Sifuna, his message has been widely interpreted as a public show of solidarity during a period of increased political debate. The statement has since attracted mixed reactions online, with supporters praising the display of unity, while others view it as indicative of evolving political dynamics within the opposition.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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