We have to move on, Raila says as BBI falls at Court of Appeal

"We feel that we must now see the forest for the trees," - Raila.

In Summary

• In a statement released before the final verdict, Raila said the BBI was not a destination but a journey.

•"It is likely that today's Court of Appeal ruling is not the end of the conversation and the parties involved will each make their own decisions on how to proceed from the decision that has been delivered today. But we feel that we have to move on," Raila said.

ODM leader Raila Odinga makes his speech during a tour of Nakuru County on August 18, 2021.
ODM leader Raila Odinga makes his speech during a tour of Nakuru County on August 18, 2021.
Image: TWITTER/RAILA ODINGA

ODM party leader Raila Odinga now says he is moving on from BBI following a prediction of unfavourable ruling the High Court.

In a statement released before the final verdict, Raila said the BBI was not a destination but a journey.

"It is likely that today's Court of Appeal ruling is not the end of the conversation and the parties involved will each make their own decisions on how to proceed from the decision that has been delivered today. But we feel that we have to move on," Raila said.

"We feel that we must now see the forest for the trees, and pursue the bigger goal of setting the rest of the issues facing this country."

Raila had earlier ruled out appealing the decision of the High Court.

The opposition chief said they will not move to the Supreme Court to challenge an unfavourable ruling but will instead concentrate on preparing for the 2022 elections.

Speaking during a popular morning show on Nam Lolwe FM Wednesday, the ODM leader said they will revisit the BBI when they form the next government next year.

Raila's statement
Raila's statement

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