ODM shall weather the storm - Otiende Amollo says following Raila's death
The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) is not in turmoil but in transition, Rarieda Member of Parliament Otiende Amollo says...
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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.
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Political Reactions to the Death of Raila Odinga - October 2025
Following the death of Raila Odinga, Rarieda MP Otiende Amollo asserted that the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) party is in transition, not turmoil, and emphasized its resilience. Concurrently, political parties in the United Opposition have disavowed Nyeri Governor Mutahi Kahiga due to controversial remarks he made that were perceived as celebrating the former Prime Minister's death, which sparked public outrage. Additionally, former Chief Justice David Maraga accused President William Ruto of betraying the ideals of Raila Odinga by signing controversial bills into law. Maraga urged Kenyans to reject these "draconian laws," which he stated threaten free speech and national ownership of key public assets.
