- The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) insists on power sharing in the coalition talks with the UDA for the 2027 General Election
- Speaking in Kakamega County, Siaya Senator Oburu Odinga emphasized the strength of ODM as the largest party in Kenya
- Member of Parliament for Suna East, Junet Mohamed, said that ODM deserves respect in negotiations with other political parties
Kakamega – The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) has set strict conditions for any preliminary talks with the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) before the 2027 General Election.
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In a visit to mobilize ODM members known as “Linda Ground” held in Kakamega County on Sunday, January 18, Senator Siaya Oburu Odinga he said ODM will only participate in negotiations that value its strength and ensure power sharing.
What conditions has Oburu Odinga given to Ruto?
Oburu said that ODM is the largest party in the country and that any coalition talks with the President William Ruto about 2027 must include a clear system of equal power sharing.
The ODM leader described the current political arrangement as temporary, stressing that ODM’s long-term goals are to share power equally with Ruto.
“I want to assure you that with your help, when we cooperate with others, we will ensure that ODM, as the largest party in Kenya, gets its fair share in the government. The current political arrangement is just a small thing. We want fair representation in the government in 2027. We want to share power. We want to share power,” Oburu said firmly.
The ODM leader wanted to strengthen the party so that it becomes a truly national force.
He encouraged members to support his leadership, increase membership registration efforts at the grassroots level, and collaborate with like-minded parties to increase collective strength.
Oburu called on the youth to obtain a national identity card and officially join ODM, stressing that the future of the party depends on strong, well-organized youth.
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Will ODM demand “zoning” in 2027?
Suna East Member of Parliament, Junet Mohamed, agreed with the statement, insisting that after a long period of opposition, ODM should join the government.
He said ODM deserves respect in any negotiation and is not a non-governmental organization (NGO).
The opposition leader in Parliament warned the ruling party of UDA not to interfere with ODM’s boundaries, noting that ODM’s areas are not interfered with by any party.
Based on Junet’s words, it seems that ODM will demand “zoning” of electoral areas in its alliance plan with UDA.
“The ODM party is not an NGO to push for the rights of the people. It was founded with the intention of gaining power. If you want to start an NGO, go and start your own party. The last opposition leader was the late Raila Odinga. Others will be in government,” Junet said.
Can ODM get the post of Deputy President?
On the other hand, communication strategy Advice Mundalo said that it will be difficult for ODM to get the position of Deputy President.
He noted that even ODM leaders realize that it is impossible to get the position, especially due to the effectiveness of Kithur Kindiki in the Mbeere North by-election, which increased his popularity.
Kindiki led the UDA campaign and eventually won the seat despite stiff competition from the opposition-backed candidate Newton Karish.
According to Mundalo, the Orange party is in a good position to get the position of Speaker of the National Assembly and the position of Prime Minister.
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