Internal divisions are deepening within the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) party over its future direction. ODM Secretary General Edwin Sifuna has called for a National Delegated Council (NDC) vote to decide on a potential alliance with President William Ruto's United Democratic Alliance (UDA) for the 2027 elections. Amidst the wrangles, Co-operatives and MSMEs Cabinet Secretary Wycliffe Oparanya declared his readiness to leave the ODM to foster unity within the Western region. In response to the growing tensions, Kisumu Senator Ruth Odinga has defended Edwin Sifuna. She also urged for an end to what she described as alleged smear campaigns against the Odinga family.