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Originally published by Nation Politicspolitics
April 12, 2026
14h ago
Revealed: The trouble in Ruto-ODM deal
State accused of coercing MPs and weakening party national base as tensions escalate...
✨ Key Highlights
The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) is threatening to exit its coalition arrangement with President William Ruto’s United Democratic Alliance (UDA) party, citing alleged systematic harassment and coercion of its lawmakers.
- ODM accuses state operatives of using public resources to pressure its MPs, particularly from the Coast and Western regions, to defect to UDA and undermine ODM's national influence ahead of the 2027 elections.
- The party is scheduled to hold a Central Management Committee meeting to decide its next course of action.
- National Assembly Minority Leader Junet Mohammed stated that ODM's participation in government was for unity and inclusivity, not a political favor, and warned that continued hostility could collapse the partnership.
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