According to Ruth, Raila openly challenged those spreading such claims and questioned where they were getting their information.
She said her brother always believed that ODM was founded to offer leadership to Kenyans and would never step back from participating in presidential contests.
Ruth explained that Raila was deeply committed to building ODM into a strong and competitive political party capable of producing national leaders.
She said he constantly reminded party members that ODM was formed to fight for democratic values, social justice, and inclusive governance.
According to her, Raila viewed presidential elections as an important opportunity for the party to present its vision to the country.
Her remarks come at a time when ODM is experiencing internal discussions about its future political strategy, especially following changes in the country’s political environment.
Some leaders and supporters have questioned whether the party will focus on building alliances or field its own presidential candidate in the 2027 election.
Ruth’s statement appears to suggest that Raila had already made his position clear by supporting ODM’s continued participation in presidential races.
Ruth described her late brother as a leader who strongly believed in preparing future leaders within the party.
She said Raila encouraged members to remain confident and focused on strengthening the party instead of entertaining doubts about its ambitions.
According to her, Raila often insisted that ODM should remain a major political force capable of competing at the highest level of leadership.
She also noted that Raila valued unity within the party and believed that internal disagreements should be resolved through dialogue and respect.
Ruth said her brother always encouraged party leaders to remain focused on the interests of supporters and the broader goal of national development.
She added that Raila believed strong leadership required commitment, sacrifice, and dedication to serving the people.
Political observers believe Ruth’s message may influence ongoing discussions within ODM about its future leadership and election strategy.
Some analysts see her remarks as a reminder of Raila’s long-standing political vision and his desire to keep ODM competitive in national politics.