Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) Secretary-General Edwin Sifuna has sharply responded to President William Ruto's remarks that Raila Odinga was his only worthy competitor, vowing a surprise in the 2027 General Election. Sifuna emphasized ODM's intention to field its own presidential candidate, rejecting suggestions that its collaboration with UDA implies a coalition.

• Sifuna's statements were made during an ODM delegates’ meeting in Mombasa on Saturday, November 1.
• He affirmed Raila Odinga's instruction for the party to prepare for the 2027 elections by fielding its own candidate.
• Sifuna criticized President Samia Suluhu’s government for its handling of protesters in Tanzania.