We Have Not Joined Government ODM Leaders Insist
Led by national chairperson Gladys Wanga, the party leaders said ODM is still an Opposition party.
“Let me make it clear that we have no coalition agreement with Kenya Kwanza. For you to merge, there must be an agreement, a memorandum saying who will do what,” she said.
Mombasa Governor Abdullwamad Sherrif Nassir expressed confidence that ODM will form the next government.
“We will form the government in 2027 but as of now, ODM is an opposition party and we are not in government,” he said.
“We are proud that in the National Assembly and the Senate, we are called minority party. We will not shy away from that. We may be a few in Parliament but we have many people supporting us in the grassroots.”
Kilifi Governor Gideon Mungáro said ODM members working for President William Ruto will return to the party after Kenya Kwanza’s first term.
“They are there to help Ruto’s administration. They are just like football players who have been loaned to another club. After the league ends, they will come back to our team,” he explained.
In July, Ruto appointed four ODM members as CSs to his Cabinet: John Mbadi (National Treasurer), Opiyo Wandayi (Energy), Ali Hassan Joho (Mining) and Wycliffe Oparanya (Cooperatives).
On Wednesday, Wanga said ODM will field candidates in all positions in the next-generation elections.
She said they will continue to build the party and unite as they move forward.
“Our part will sweep seats starting from MCAs, MPs, Senators, and Governors, and we are not going to leave any seats, including the presidency of this country,” she added.
“This is our home and this is what we will build; we are not confused at all.
ODM stands alone as a party, a movement for the people and we will speak for the people and stand with them; move under the guidance of Raila Odinga, having left for us now, the acting leader is Anyang Nyong’o.”
We Have Not Joined Government ODM Leaders Insist