How ODM was handed to Ruto in a silver platter by appointing Oburu party leader

Oburu and the ODM praise team leaning towards Ruto’s re-election agenda have relegated the party’s power pitch to a Deputy President ask...
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A faction of the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM), now led by Oburu Oginga, has announced plans to negotiate with President William Ruto, signaling a potential shift ahead of the 2027 polls.
- The party's Cabinet Secretaries and MPs have reportedly begun campaigning for President William Ruto's re-election.
- Key players include the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) and President William Ruto.
- Critics and analysts view this move as indicative of ODM's weaknesses heading into pre-election talks.
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