ODM Management Warns Leaders Against Disputes Over Raila Odinga’s Vote Legacy

• On Monday, October 27, Senator Oburu Oginga chaired a meeting of the Central Management Committee of the ODM party
• The meeting produced important resolutions, including a firm stance on the internal dispute over the legacy of Raila Odinga’s political stronghold.
• The important meeting also gave a position on supporting the broader government of President William Ruto

Nairobi – The main force of the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) has issued a strong warning to leaders who plan to cause division in the party following the death of Raila Amollo Odinga.

On Monday, October 27, Siaya senator and acting party leader Oburu Oginga chaired a meeting of the Central Management Committee.

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Speaking at the end of the meeting, ODM secretary general Edwin Sifuna he called for unity among party officials and members.

Despite ideological differences, the committee asked party members to maintain healthy competition within the movement.

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“We ask the leadership and members of the party to unite around the dreams and aspirations of the late leader for his beloved movement, and work together. Indeed, no one will be able to fill the great space left by Raila, but together, unity of purpose will be the key to get through the next 14 months. Any ideological and political competition within the movement must remain healthy, as Raila himself wanted, as he seeks to lay a solid foundation for the next election and beyond, so that ODM as a national party and the most important party in 20 years ago don’t disappear,” Sifuna said.

Amid the emerging fissures, the meeting led by Oburu agreed that the post-Raila period will be difficult, but vowed to press on.

“The period after Raila will be difficult without a doubt. But we do not have enough time, as the 20th anniversary celebrations and the November 27 by-election are things to consider,” they said.

The committee warned leaders who want to inherit Raila’s political stronghold, saying that the former prime minister had built a movement that no one can inherit.

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They vowed to remain united and continue the struggle for a better Kenya that works for every child, regardless of their ethnicity.

“Baba built this movement on the foundation of values, democracy, equality, inclusion and truth. ODM is not just a political party; it is a covenant. Let us resist the temptation to disperse in despair, or fight for political succession as leaders often do when giants fall. Raila’s true legacy is not a name or title, but a mission. The mission is to continue the struggle of Kenya that works for all its children, regardless of race, class or creed,” Sifuna said.

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Does ODM support a broad government?

The core of the ODM party was more supportive of the President’s government-wide plan William Ruto until 2027.

In a statement read by Sifuna, the party reaffirmed its commitment to cooperation guided by a 10-point agenda aimed at promoting peace, stability, and national unity.

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