Oburu Oginga Hints at ODM-Ruto Cooperation Beyond 2027, Cites By-Election Success
buru pointed to the recent by-elections, where candidates from both UDA and ODM won all parliamentary seats, as evidence that the two parties can form an ‘unbeatable force.' - Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today | Capitalfm.co.ke..
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Oburu Oginga, leader of the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM), has publicly suggested a potential extension of the party's cooperation with President William Ruto beyond the 2027 General Election. He cited recent by-election successes, where UDA and ODM candidates won all parliamentary seats, as proof of their "unbeatable force."
- Oburu Oginga made these remarks in Garissa during National Intelligence Service Director-General Noordin Haji's son's wedding.
- The cooperation, officially set until 2027, was described by Oburu as evidence of a unified political bloc.
- The ODM remains divided on this issue, with some members advocating for a strong independent presidential bid in 2027.
- Before his death, Raila Odinga had acknowledged exhaustion of his presidential chances, privately opting to work with President Ruto.
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ODM Leaders Address Party's Stance on Cooperating with President Ruto's Government - November 2025
Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) leader Oburu Oginga has publicly suggested a potential extension of the party's cooperation with President William Ruto beyond the 2027 General Election. Upon his return from Dubai, Oginga affirmed ODM's commitment to working with the government, citing recent by-election successes as proof of their "unbeatable force." Concurrently, ODM Vice Chairperson Otiende Amollo warned party members against "chest-thumping" over their involvement in the broad-based government. Speaking on Saturday, November 29, the Rarieda MP emphasized that such bragging could reduce the party's bargaining power ahead of the 2027 elections.
