Addressing the media in Kisumu, the leaders took issue with Kenyatta's Mashujaa Day speech accusing him of intentionally failing to recognise Odinga and his father Jaramogi Oginga.
Led by Ugunja legislator Opiyo Wandayi, the leaders ordered the President to apologise, failure to which they would "stop engaging with the government".
They accused the Head of State of trying to humiliate the Odingas who were instrumental and an important factor in liberating the country.
“President Uhuru Kenyatta cannot be preaching national unity and cohesion on one hand while on the other hand he's displaying open disdain towards our leaders,” stated Wandayi.
He cautioned Mr Kenyatta against expressing his hatred to the Nyanza region, warning that they would also reciprocate in equal measure.
“The freedom millions of Kenya are enjoying came as a result of personal sacrifice from people like Jaramogi. When you disrespect Jaramogi and Raila, we shall also disrespect you even more. We have no business respecting you if you continue to disrespect our leaders,” he declared.
Commenting on the same issue, Nyando MP Fred Outa remarked that Kenyatta had crossed the red line.
“Uhuru has now crossed the red line and the die is cast. Even if President Kenyatta has a vendetta against the Odinga family, he should stop personalising national holidays. His office requires him to recognise all heroes in equal measure,” asserted Outa.
The Head of State was on Friday roasted by a section of Kenyans for leaving Odinga out of the list of heroes despite his contribution towards the country's democratic growth.
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