Oburu moves to tame Winnie after ‘complicated’ govt remark
Oburu said the matter would be handled quietly and respectfully within the Odinga family...
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Oburu Oginga, brother of the late Raila Odinga and leader of the ODM party, has stated he will address EALA MP Winnie Odinga's concerns about the party's role in the broad-based government privately. This comes after Winnie called the relationship "complicated" and urged a review.
- Oburu Oginga pledged to handle internal family and party discussions "quietly and respectfully" regarding Winnie Odinga's recent comments.
- The main organization involved is the ODM party, currently navigating its stance within the broad-based government following Raila Odinga's passing.
- Oburu reaffirmed his loyalty to Raila Odinga's legacy and urged ODM members to intensify grassroots mobilization for the 2027 General Election, emphasizing that "Politics is numbers."
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