- Suna East Member of Parliament Junet Mohamed has dismissed the possibility that Embakasi East Member of Parliament Babu Owino may take the leadership of ODM through the National Conference of Delegates
- Junet, ODM’s Director of Elections, acknowledged Babu’s great ambition to oust Johnson Sakaja as Nairobi governor in 2027
- The MP defended the quick installation of Siaya senator Oburu Oginga as party leader after the death of Raila Odinga
- Junet also dismissed rumors about ODM being absorbed by UDA, saying that the Kenyan political system now favors coalition building rather than merger.
Member of Parliament for Suna East Junet Mohamed has dismissed claims that the Member of Parliament for Embakasi East Grandfather Owino has a chance to take the leadership of the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) through the National Conference of Delegates of the party (NDC).
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Babu has continued to insist that he will follow the leadership of ODM, saying that he was determined to move forward, despite some party leaders.
He has been calling for the convening of the NDC, citing it as the highest decision-making body in the party, and the platform from which he hopes to take the helm.
Can Babu Owino be given the leadership of ODM?
However, during the interview on Citizen TV on Wednesday, January 21, Junet said Babu has no chance to take the leadership of the Orange party.
The Director of Elections of ODM explained that the situation within the party would not allow Babu to rise to the highest office of the party.
However, Junet admitted that Babu has a big chance to get her out Johnson as governor of Nairobi county in the 2027 General Election.
“No, Babu has a chance to become governor. He has no chance to win in NDC. No, it is impossible. I know the structure of the party. I do not favor him. No, I do not see him winning. But if he wins, he will be the leader of the party. He has enough time,” Junet said.
Why was Oburu Oginga quickly installed as ODM leader?
Junet also advocated the speedy appointment of Siaya senator Oburu Oginga as ODM party leader following the death of his brother, the former prime minister. Raila Odinga.
He said the move was necessary to maintain stability and prevent internal unrest within one of the most influential political parties in Kenya.
Comparing ODM to the country’s presidency, Junet said that the status of the party will not allow its leadership to remain without people at any time.
He emphasized that ODM’s status in national politics needs continuity, especially during the transition.
“In politics, ODM is a small government. You can’t leave ODM hanging like that. Anything can happen. ODM is not any other party; it’s not a joke. So, when a leader dies, we don’t want riots and fights here and there. So, we should stop someone who we thought could lead us through this period.
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Junet further discussed the rumors about the possible merger of parties, especially suggestions that ODM could be taken over by the ruling United Democratic Alliance (UDA).
He dismissed the allegations, saying that Kenya’s current political environment favors coalition building rather than swallowing smaller parties.
According to Junet, the 2010 Constitution changed political participation in Kenya, making coalition building a preferred strategy over forced mergers.
“That is a fake opinion because how do you give yourself to another party? You don’t need to swallow any party, when Jubilee swallowed other parties, and they swallowed 14 parties before the 2017 election, now it has become a shell,” he added.
Is Babu the new big man of Luo-Nyanza?
As previously reported, Babu claimed that he had emerged as a political leader Luo Nyanza is now watching after Raila’s death.
He said the community had already made its choice and that its influence in the whole area was clear.
Babu compared his role to stored grains released during a drought, suggesting that his leadership would bring hope and healing to a region still reeling from Raila’s failed presidential bid.
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