Sifuna demands vote on future of ODM amid clash over 2027 direction
ODM Secretary-General Edwin Sifuna says all major party decisions must go through the National Delegated Council as internal divisions deepen over ODM–UDA cooperation ahead of the 2027 elections...
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ODM Secretary General Edwin Sifuna has called for a National Delegated Council (NDC) vote to decide the future direction of the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) party, as internal divisions deepen over a potential alliance with President William Ruto's United Democratic Alliance (UDA) for the 2027 elections.
- Sifuna criticized party members attempting to "sell ODM" to President Ruto, insisting all major decisions must involve the entire party.
- Two main factions are emerging within ODM: one led by Sifuna, Saboti MP Caleb Amisi, Embakasi East MP Babu Owino, and Siaya Governor James Orengo, opposing a pre-election pact with UDA; and another led by Party Leader Oburu Oginga and Homa Bay Governor Gladys Wanga, exploring cooperation with Ruto.
- The internal struggles follow the death of founding leader Raila Odinga in October, with Deputy Party Leader Abdulswamad Sheriff Nassir suggesting cooperation with UDA is a strategic move to safeguard party interests.
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ODM Faces Internal Division Over Party's Future and Potential 2027 Alliance - December 2025
Internal divisions are deepening within the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) party over its future direction. ODM Secretary General Edwin Sifuna has called for a National Delegated Council (NDC) vote to decide on a potential alliance with President William Ruto's United Democratic Alliance (UDA) for the 2027 elections. Amidst the wrangles, Co-operatives and MSMEs Cabinet Secretary Wycliffe Oparanya declared his readiness to leave the ODM to foster unity within the Western region. In response to the growing tensions, Kisumu Senator Ruth Odinga has defended Edwin Sifuna. She also urged for an end to what she described as alleged smear campaigns against the Odinga family.
