Raila: ODM has not decided on its flagbearer for the 2027 election
ODM leader Raila Odinga has stated that the party has not yet decided whether it will field a presidential candidate in the 2027 General Election...
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ODM leader Raila Odinga announced that the party has not yet decided on its flagbearer for the 2027 General Election, cautioning members against pre-empting party decisions. He emphasized the importance of working with the Kenya Kwanza government to stabilize the country.
- Raila Odinga stated that ODM has not made any official resolutions regarding the 2027 presidential elections.
- The ODM leader urged members to allow the agreed-upon plan with the Kenya Kwanza government to be implemented.
- Raila defended the government’s privatization efforts, citing the missed opportunity with the Adani Group for the Nairobi airport compared to Kigali's progress.
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