Why ODM is now fronting Oparanya for DP position
ODM is rallying behind CS Oparanya, while Kenya Kwanza is pushing for Speaker Moses Wetang’ula...
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The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) is pushing for the Deputy President position in pre-election talks with President William Ruto’s United Democratic Alliance (UDA), specifically fronting Wycliffe Oparanya for the role.
- Wycliffe Oparanya, the Cooperatives Cabinet Secretary and a close ally of Raila Odinga, is the favoured candidate among a section of ODM officials.
- This move comes amid perceived weakening support for President Ruto in the Mt Kenya region and a strategic realignment for the 2027 General Election.
- Other figures being considered for the DP role within the Kenya Kwanza alliance include Kithure Kindiki and potentially Moses Wetang’ula, highlighting a complex political landscape.
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