Siaya Governor James Orengo has publicly criticized Dr. Oburu Oginga's leadership potential for ODM and declared his support for ODM Secretary General Edwin Sifuna's "Linda Mwananchi" faction.

• Orengo believes Dr. Oburu Oginga, Raila Odinga's elder brother and heir, lacks the necessary experience to lead the party, stating he has "never tasted tear gas."
• He dismisses any pre-election pact with President William Ruto as a "long con-game" and criticizes the pursuit of Deputy President positions as "fool's gold."
• Orengo champions Edwin Sifuna as a potential presidential candidate for Kenya in 2027, deeming him "fit to be the president."