Tensions to escalate in ODM as Oburu promises direction in June 2026

More tensions are anticipated among various factions of the ODM party following statements from its leader Dr. Oburu Oginga about plans to provide direction in June 2026. This relates to calculations for the 2027 elections. Figures such as Edwin Sifuna, Governor James Orengo, and Minister Opiyo Wandayi appear central to this discord.

According to reports from ODM, escalating tensions among the party's various factions are expected to intensify after its leader Dr. Oburu Oginga vowed to deliver clear direction in June 2026. This is linked to planning and calculations for the 2027 elections, with leaders like Edwin Sifuna, Governor James Orengo, and Energy Minister Opiyo Wandayi seemingly at the heart of the conflicts. President William Ruto is also mentioned in the political context. No further details are available on the specific content of this direction, but it appears aimed at addressing internal divisions within ODM. Such developments could impact opposition unity against UDA.

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