Homa Bay Town constituency legislator Peter Kaluma has been elected as the County ODM party chairperson.
Kaluma announced that they will now embark on recruiting new members, ahead of 2027 elections.
He said he will use his office to unite party members.
“Leadership of the party has been hotly contested and they have always divided us. We are now focused on uniting the party,” he said.
The party started conducting grassroot election last year. “Delegates drawn from all branches took part in the exercise. Officials were elected through consensus,” Kaluma said.
The MP called on the national ODM chairperson Gladys Wanga and the party leader Dr. Oburu Oginga to support him.
Other officials who were elected include Kwabwai ward MCA Richard Ogindo (Deputy Chairperson), Eve Obara (Secretary), Lucy Manyala (Organizing Secretary), and Ouma Odongo (Treasurer)
Rangwe MP Lilian Gogo told elected officials to use their positions to strengthen the party, saying the aggrieved party members should forward their concerns through the right channels.
“ODM is a national party and members from the lake region must lead by example. Let us work hard and ensure we can command all elective positions,” Dr. Gogo said.
The Kwabwai ward representative called on members of the party to prepare to campaign for its candidates during the 2027 elections.
“We expect to sweep all elective posts. We will use our force to ensure only ODM candidates are elected,” said Ogindo.
By Davis Langat
