ODM faces crisis as leaders clash over broad-based government, Ruto
If Ruto hoped that the party's 20th anniversary would be his coronation to takeover the movement the late Raila Odinga painstakingly built, he was wrong...
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The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) is facing an internal crisis as leaders clash over joining a broad-based government and speculations about President William Ruto's alleged attempt to control the party. Ruto's perceived ambition to take over the party ahead of the 2027 re-election bid has fueled division.
- The conflict emerged during the party's 20th anniversary celebrations.
- Oburu Odinga, party leader, was mentioned as leading ODM.
- The article suggests Ruto's hopes for a "coronation" at the anniversary were misplaced.
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ODM Leaders Clash Over Role in President Ruto's "Broad-Based Government" - November 2025
The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) is facing an internal crisis as its leaders clash over joining a "broad-based government." The conflict is fueled by President William Ruto's perceived efforts to co-opt the party for his 2027 re-election bid. There is division within the party regarding its role and participation in the government. Some leaders are concerned about President Ruto's alleged ambition to take over the party. This internal conflict has created division within ODM ahead of the 2027 elections.
