'Casualties:' Godfrey Osotsi dropped as ODM deputy party leader in purge
The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) has dropped Vihiga Senator Godfrey Osotsi as deputy party leader, at its special delegates convention...
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The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) has removed Vihiga Senator Godfrey Osotsi as its deputy party leader during a special delegates convention held on Friday, March 17th, 2026.
- Godfrey Osotsi was dropped because he lacked a proposer and seconder for his nomination.
- The ODM party leadership retained Oburu Oginga as party leader, Gladys Wanga as chairperson, and Simba Arati as deputy party leader.
- Delegates also approved a resolution to authorize coalition talks with other parties, including the United Democratic Alliance (UDA).
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