- Coastal ODM leaders called for political unity and support for Minister of Mines Hassan Joho ahead of the 2027 elections
- The leaders emphasized Joho’s important role in the history and leadership of the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM)
- They explained what will happen if the party does not elect the former governor of Mombasa to replace Senator Oburu Oginga
Kilifi – Divisions in the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) party have taken a new turn following recent claims from coastal leaders.
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On Wednesday, January 7, leaders of the coastal region held an event to celebrate and honor the life of the late former prime minister Raila Odinga.
Do the leaders in the coastal region accept Joho?
During the meeting, several leaders said that the Minister of Mines’ long political journey, influence, and national perspective put him in a good position to unite the Coast and express his interests on the national stage.
Kilifi North Member of Parliament, Ken Chonga, warned the ODM party against excluding Joho, saying that the former governor of Mombasa’s contribution to the Orange party is deeply rooted in its history.
“You have played a big role in taking ODM to where it is today. The history of ODM will not be complete without your name. No one builds a house and then leaves it and goes to the neighbor,” Chonga said.
Kilifi Governor, Gideon Mung’aro, said the region is ready to seize leadership before the 2027 General Election.
“We will take the original ODM, and we will not follow half a piece because we have a large part in the party,” Mung’aro said.
Aisha Jumwaa former Member of Parliament for Malindi, warned that the Coast region could change its political allegiance if the Minister of Mines is not appointed to a top ODM leadership position.
He said that Pwani has been supporting the late opposition leader and ODM, even beyond their traditional strongholds.
“In 2017, the Coast region gave Raila Odinga and the ODM party more seats and votes; even Nyanza did not suit us. Hassan Joho has invested a lot of time and resources in ODM. If the leadership of ODM is not given to Joho, we the people of the Coast will have to defend another political path, and we will not be afraid. Joho has everything needed to be the leader of the party,” Jumwa said.
Will Hassan Joho run for president?
Jumwa urged Coast leaders to unite, overcome internal divisions, and explore forming a political alliance to promote their common interests.
“Now I urge all coastal leaders to remove divisions, unite our people, and pursue one goal. It is time to unite together to build our political body, which will advance the common regional agenda and speak with one strong and unified voice,” he said.
At the event, Joho confirmed his readiness to lead the region, detailing the political plan that involves supporting the President William Ruto to be re-elected before pursuing his presidential ambitions in 2032.
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“It must be understood that we are supporting President William Ruto for two terms because Father left us in a broad government, and then after that, we will run for the presidency but that ambition can be achieved if we unite,” Joho said.
Is Edwin Sifuna ready to negotiate with Junet Mohamed?
In other news, the Nairobi senator Edwin Sifuna he said he is ready to relax his position and give room for dialogue in an effort to end the conflicts within the ODM party.
Sifuna and Suna East Member of Parliament Junet Mohamed recently exchanged harsh words about Raila’s defeat in the 2022 elections.
But during Raila’s posthumous birthday party in Karen, Sifuna confirmed her willingness to reconcile with fellow ODM members, echoing Ida Odinga’s call for dialogue to resolve internal conflicts and vowing not to undermine party unity.
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