Oburu calls for ODM unity as divisions intensify

In the wake of his recent vow to chart ODM's direction by June 2026, party leader Dr Oburu Oginga says internal divisions are troubling his leadership and urges unity amid debates over alliances and the 2027 elections. Key figures include Ruth Odinga, Opiyo Wandayi, and Edwin Sifuna.

Dr Oburu Oginga, ODM's top leader and brother of Raila Odinga, has warned that growing party divisions over alliances and key decisions are unsettling its future, following his earlier promise of clearer direction in June 2026.

He called on leaders like Kisumu Woman Representative Ruth Odinga, Ugunja MP James Opiyo Wandayi, and Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna to end rifts and unite during this critical period ahead of the 2027 elections. While specifics of the disputes remain limited, Oburu stressed solidarity to avoid fragmentation.

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