Inside clash at ODM - UDA State House meeting
Behind the carefully crafted language, insiders paint a different picture...
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A recent high-stakes meeting between ODM and UDA at State House exposed deep tensions over political turf, particularly regarding zoning and grassroots expansion ahead of potential coalition talks.
- Sharp disagreements arose over ODM's demand for informal zoning arrangements to protect its traditional strongholds from UDA's expansion.
- Key figures involved include President William Ruto (UDA) and ODM Party Leader Oburu Oginga.
- Despite a public show of unity and a joint statement emphasizing collaboration, insiders described guarded exchanges and strategic mistrust over continuing UDA grassroots elections in perceived ODM strongholds like Nyanza.
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