Following the death of Raila Odinga, Rarieda MP Otiende Amollo asserts that the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) is not in turmoil but in transition. He states that internal debates on the party's future are democratic expressions, not signs of fragmentation, and emphasizes the party's resilience and strong structures.

• Amollo dismissed claims of fragmentation, stating ODM's internal discussions are "democratic expressions of opinion" and the party has "survived storms before."
• He emphasized the importance of ODM's independence, noting "The president cannot speak for ODM" in relation to broad-based government arrangements.
• Senator Dr. Oburu Oginga has been appointed as acting party leader by the National Executive Committee, with permanent leadership decisions to follow later.
• Amollo highlighted ODM's extensive structures, including "over 44,000 polling stations, each with 20 officials," to maintain stability.