A number of Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) lawmakers plan to ditch the party and seek re-election on other outfits in 2027.
At the heart of the possible exodus from the 20-year-old party is the divisive broad-based government arrangement between ODM and President William Ruto’s United Democratic Alliance (UDA). The plan by the party to back President Ruto’s re-election has also led to unease.
Other concerns being cited by the MPs are fears of being shortchanged during the party primaries, political realignments, new and attractive regional parties and perceived dwindling of ODM’s influence in strongholds like Gusii and Western.
Leaders perceived to be critical of the broad-based government fear being targeted and denied ODM tickets.
Nairobi County Senator Edwin Sifuna during an interview in his office. Photo credit: Billy Ogada | Nation Media Group
Suba South MP Caroli Omondi told the Daily Nation that he would seek re-election on a new party, while ODM Secretary-General and Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna, Kisii Senator Richard Onyonka, MPs Caleb Amisi (Saboti) and Anthony Kibagendi (Kitutu Chache South) insist on seeking to defend their seats on other parties should ODM throw its weight behind
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