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March 29, 2026
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ODM succession battle: Otuoma, Barasa lead race to replace Osotsi

ODM succession battle: Otuoma, Barasa lead race to replace Osotsi

The ODM National Executive Committee is set to meet and settle on a name for subsequent approvals by other party organs...

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The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) is in the process of replacing its former co-deputy party leader, Godfrey Osotsi, following his ouster. The party's National Executive Committee (NEC) is set to meet to nominate a successor, with Kakamega Governor Fernandes Barasa and Busia Governor Paul Otuoma being the leading contenders.

  • The position of co-deputy party leader became vacant after Godfrey Osotsi was removed during a Special Delegates Convention.
  • ODM Party Leader Dr Oburu Oginga and National Assembly Minority Leader Junet Mohammed are central to the nomination process.
  • Mr Osotsi, who belongs to the Linda Mwananchi faction opposing Dr Oburu Oginga and President William Ruto's re-election bid, will not challenge his removal.

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