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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Oburu Odinga confirmed as ODM leader at Nairobi conference, delegates cheer amid party drama.
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ODM confirms Oburu Odinga as party leader, strips Osotsi of role

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The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) has confirmed Oburu Odinga as its party leader at a Special Delegates Conference (SDC) held on March 27, 2026, at Jamhuri Grounds in Nairobi. Delegates rejected Vihiga Senator Godfrey Osotsi as deputy leader for lacking a proposer and seconder, referring his replacement to the National Executive Committee (NEC). A parallel meeting was held by the faction led by Edwin Sifuna.

ODM leader Dr Oburu Oginga appeared publicly on May 8, 2026, after a two-week absence, reassuring Kenyans of his safety and good health while revealing plans to revive the party ahead of the 2027 elections.

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Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna said on Tuesday that the opposition will select one presidential candidate through public opinion to challenge President William Ruto in the 2027 election. He stressed unity and rejected selfishness or betrayal.

Cooperatives Cabinet Secretary Wycliffe Oparanya has warned ODM's Linda Ground faction, led by Oburu Odinga, that the Western region may reconsider its political allegiance if sidelined. He spoke in Lugari, Kakamega County, on April 24.

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Three months after ODM announced plans for talks with UDA, party chairperson Gladys Wanga detailed an emerging equal partnership agreement to protect strongholds ahead of the 2027 elections, including mechanisms for consultations on key government decisions.

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