The Chairperson of the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM), Gladys Wanga, has dismissed critics within the party as internal wrangles intensify ahead of the party’s National Executive Council (NEC) meeting set to elect new officials.
Speaking to supporters in Rongo town, Wanga dismissed claims of deep divisions within the party, terming the tensions as politically motivated and driven by tribal interests.
Wanga, who is also the governor for Homa Bay, reaffirmed her support for Oburu Oginga as a potential ODM party leader, expressing confidence that his leadership would help foster unity and accelerate development across the country.
She urged party members to remain focused on strengthening ODM’s agenda and maintaining cohesion as the NEC prepares to chart the party’s future leadership.
The ODM party is set to hold its National Executive Council (NEC) on March 27 this year to elect new officials, champion their political agenda, and consider ongoing negotiations with President William Ruto’s United Democratic Alliance (UDA) party.
The party has two factions: one led by Oburu Oginga, the party leader, and the other by the estranged ODM Secretary General, Edwin Sifuna, each pulling their strings that may jeopardise the party unity as we approach the 2027 general election.
By Makokha Khaoya
