The government had warned that the swearing in would be treasonable and Mr. Odinga would bear the consequences.

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Raila Odinga said defiantly that he is ready to die and has gone ahead to be sworn in as the ‘people’s’ president of the country.

“I, Raila Omolo Odinga, do swear that I will protect the nation as people’s president, so help me God,” Odinga said.

The swearing in was reportedly presided over by Migiuna Miguna, James Orengo and TJ Kajwang amid deafening cheers from his supporters.

Tuko.co.ke reported that Nairobi tycoon Jimi Wanjigi, Siaya Senator James Orengo and economist David Ndii were also in attendance.

All fingers are crossed to see the events that will unfold after this development.