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Message: [QUOTE="Munyaradzi Mafaro, post: 32859, member: 636"] Raila Odinga slammed MPs for taking over county duties during Ken Nyagudi's funeral in Siaya. He accused lawmakers of turning into contractors who manage projects that governors should handle according to the constitution. The opposition leader warned that these blurred responsibilities might harm the devolution progress. He specifically attacked the National Government Constituencies Development Fund as an avenue MPs use to interfere with county functions. Raila reminded everyone that courts had declared these funds unconstitutional. The veteran politician also criticized MPs for controlling the Roads Maintenance Levy Fund, which belongs under devolution. He emphasized that legislators should stick to making laws, oversight, and representation instead of building infrastructure. Governors James Orengo, Anyang' Nyong'o, Senator Oburu Oginga, and several ODM MPs attended the funeral. Orengo praised Raila's recent announcement about challenging President Ruto in the 2027 elections. He called for ODM supporters to prepare for major battles against the government. Governor Nyong'o warned about people buying votes during ODM grassroots elections. He urged party members to reject leaders trying to destroy ODM from inside. The Kisumu governor asked everyone to avoid violence during these activities. Senator Oburu demanded peace throughout the process after seeing violent incidents in Migori, Homa Bay, and parts of Nakuru. He told other Azimio leaders, including Kalonzo Musyoka, to stop blaming ODM for their political problems. [/QUOTE]

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