Oburu: We have no intention of kicking anyone out of the party
ODM has launched countrywide consultative meetings, insisting that Oburu Oginga is the party’s bona fide leader and the only one mandated to negotiate on its behalf...
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ODM leader Oburu Oginga has stated that the party has no intention of expelling any members, emphasizing unity ahead of the 2027 General Election. This announcement was made during consultative meetings that affirmed his leadership and willingness to negotiate with other political formations.
- Oburu Oginga was endorsed as the leader of ODM, mandated to negotiate on its behalf.
- The party plans to remain in the broad-based government until 2027 and will negotiate its future political position.
- Oburu was installed as leader by the Luo Council of Elders during the Kibera meeting, receiving traditional ‘instruments of power’ including a hat, spear, shield, and walking stick.
- ODM National Chairperson Gladys Wanga confirmed that structured negotiations would begin with President William Ruto’s UDA.
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