Oburu: ODM's backing for Ruto in 2027 will be conditional
President William Ruto does not have automatic support from the ODM party in his 2027 re-election bid, acting ODM leader Oburu Oginga has said...
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ODM Acting Party leader Oburu Oginga stated that President William Ruto's 2027 re-election bid does not have automatic support from the ODM party. He clarified that ODM's backing would be conditional on how President Ruto handles the party within their current working arrangement.
- Oburu Oginga indicated that the decision to support Ruto will be made in 2027, based on the treatment of ODM and its supporters.
- Homa Bay Governor Gladys Wanga urged unity within ODM and support for the broad-based government, stating that Raila Odinga placed the party there.
- National Assembly Minority Leader Junet Mohamed affirmed ODM's cooperation with the government, while Migori Governor Ochilo Ayacko urged embracing Ruto as a friend of Raila.
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