Oburu Odinga Now Targets Deputy President Seat in UDA-ODM Negotiations
Oburu continued to clarify that his earlier remarks regarding the position of Deputy President were misunderstood...
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In a significant reversal, ODM party leader Oburu Odinga announced that the Orange Democratic Movement will actively pursue the Deputy President slot during upcoming coalition negotiations with the ruling United Democratic Alliance (UDA). This statement contradicts his previous public remarks where he seemingly downplayed interest in the position.
- Oburu Odinga clarified his earlier statements, asserting he was misquoted and that the Deputy President seat is a strong target for ODM, a public office to be negotiated politically.
- He accused former President Uhuru Kenyatta of failing to protect Raila Odinga's 2022 presidential election win and urged him to cease interfering with ODM's internal affairs.
- ODM will exit the Azimio la Umoja coalition and remain part of the broad government arrangement with President William Ruto following a National Executive Council (NEC) meeting in Mombasa.
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ODM Ousts Secretary-General Edwin Sifuna and Begins Azimio Coalition Exit - February 2026
A significant power struggle has erupted within the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) after its National Executive Committee (NEC) removed Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna as Secretary-General. Sifuna has rejected his removal as "illegal and unprocedural" and vowed a court battle. Busia Woman Representative Catherine Omanyo has been appointed as the Acting Secretary General. Following the shake-up, ODM has formally initiated its withdrawal from the Azimio La Umoja One Kenya Coalition, citing breaches of the coalition's agreement. Acting Party Leader Oburu Oginga is set to hold consultative forums on potential pre-election talks with the ruling United Democratic Alliance (UDA). In a significant reversal, Oburu Odinga announced that the party will actively pursue the Deputy President slot during these upcoming coalition negotiations.
