Inside ODM’s Push for January Coalition Talks With Ruto
The push came amid ODM's demand for a position not lower than that of a running mate should they enter into any coalition agreement...
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Mombasa Governor Abdulswamad Shariff Nassir, an ODM deputy party leader, has called for formal pre-election coalition talks between the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) and President Ruto's United Democratic Alliance (UDA) ahead of the 2027 general elections, warning against late negotiations.
- Governor Abdulswamad Shariff Nassir urged for immediate negotiations, emphasizing ODM as the country's strongest party.
- He rejected alliances with the united opposition, stating their politics do not align, preferring collaboration with partners demonstrating respect.
- President Ruto previously invited ODM to form a formal coalition for 2027, amidst internal ODM divisions over a potential alliance.
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Mombasa Governor Abdulswamad Sheriff Nassir, a top Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) official, has proposed an early pre-election coalition with President William Ruto’s United Democratic Alliance (UDA). Nassir, who is an ODM deputy party leader, has called for formal coalition talks to begin ahead of the 2027 General Election, warning against late negotiations. In contrast to this proposal, Wiper Party Members of Parliament have issued a stern warning to President Ruto, cautioning him against verbally attacking their leader, Kalonzo Musyoka. The MPs, predominantly from Kitui County, assert that the opposition's primary goal is to unseat Ruto in the 2027 elections.
