ODM ‘family affair’? Third Odinga set for top seat if Winnie bid passes
If approved at the March 27 NDC, ODM will have Dr Oginga as Party Leader, Winnie as Deputy Party Leader, and Ruth Odinga as Deputy Organising Secretary...
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A proposal to install EALA MP Winnie Odinga as a Deputy Party Leader in the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) has ignited controversy, with critics viewing it as an attempt to turn the party into a family affair, involving three members of the Odinga family in top leadership roles.
- If approved, Winnie Odinga would serve as a co-deputy party leader alongside her uncle, Dr. Oburu Oginga (proposed Party Leader), and her cousin, Kisumu Woman Rep Ruth Odinga (proposed Deputy Organising Secretary).
- Supporters argue the move injects youthful energy and that Winnie should be judged on competence, not lineage.
- Critics fear the optics of multiple Odingas at the helm will damage the party's national image and signal leadership as a family inheritance.
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Winnie Odinga Leadership Bid Sparks Internal ODM Controversy - March 2026
A proposal to have EALA MP Winnie Odinga serve as a co-deputy party leader alongside her uncle Dr. Oburu Oginga within the ODM party has sparked internal divisions and controversy. Critics view the appointment as an attempt to turn the party into a family affair, involving three members of the Odinga family in top leadership roles. The party has postponed discussions regarding Winnie's potential appointment, meaning she will have to wait longer to pursue her leadership ambitions within the party. The appointment has ignited debate among party members regarding the selection process and its potential implications for the party's future.
