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January 20, 2026
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MPs warn Oburu against settling for less than deputy presidency seat

MPs warn Oburu against settling for less than deputy presidency seat

Members of Parliament allied to the ODM have told party leader Raila Odinga that the party should not settle for anything less than the deputy presidency..

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Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) Members of Parliament have urged party leader Raila Odinga not to settle for anything less than the deputy presidency in future coalition talks, emphasizing the party's strong national footprint.

  • Ikolomani MP Bernard Shinali stated that ODM must stop negotiating from a position of weakness, highlighting its long-standing dominance in Western regions.
  • The call came amid internal wrangles, as Oburu Oginga attended two separate delegate gatherings organized by rival camps led by Kakamega Governor Fernandes Barasa and Cooperatives Cabinet Secretary Wycliffe Oparanya.
  • Lurambi MP Titus Khamala dismissed "propaganda" about members abandoning the party, while Lugari MP Nabii Nabwera warned against sidelining grassroots officials.
  • Khwisero MP Christopher Aseka noted that Oburu's visits had reduced internal conflict by "70%," urging unity.
  • Oburu Oginga urged members to intensify grassroots registration, stating, "Politics is about numbers. Without them, you cannot negotiate anything."

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