I will be ODM's presidential candidate in 2027 if we go it alone, says Oburu
ODM party leader Oburu Oginga has hinted at a possible presidential run in the 2027 elections, citing the party’s constitution...
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Oburu Oginga, Acting Party Leader of the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM), has declared he will be the party's presidential candidate in 2027 if the party chooses to contest independently. This announcement comes amidst growing internal divisions within the ODM regarding its cooperation with President William Ruto's United Democratic Alliance (UDA).
- Oburu Oginga stated the ODM party constitution designates the party leader as the automatic flag bearer in a solo run.
- He indicated his ambitions could be shelved if the party enters a pre-election pact requiring it to back a coalition partner’s candidate.
- Oburu warned against "daydreamers" within a faction linked to Secretary-General Edwin Sifuna and Siaya Governor James Orengo, refuting claims the party was "sold."
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