Oburu Odinga Meets Babu Owino Amid Growing Unrest in ODM
Oburu had promised that he would meet with Babu, having sent emissaries to speak with him in an attempt to calm the political storm within ODM...
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Oburu Odinga, the acting party leader of the ODM party, met with Embakasi East MP Babu Owino on Thursday to address growing internal tensions and promote unity within the party, following the passing of former leader Raila Odinga.
- The meeting focused on strengthening unity and inclusivity within the ODM party, as confirmed by Oburu Odinga.
- Babu Owino is positioning himself as a leading youthful politician and intends to contest the Nairobi governor's seat.
- Oburu Odinga assured that the party’s nomination process would be transparent and merit-based, dismissing fears that Babu Owino would be denied the party ticket.
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