Vocal UDA Senator dismisses RAILA's remarks on 2027 Presidential Election - "Don't Read Too Much into It"

Tuesday, September 23, 2025 - Outspoken Nandi Senator, Samson Cherargei, has downplayed recent comments by ODM leader, Raila Odinga, suggesting that the party may field a presidential candidate in the 2027 General Elections.

Speaking on Monday, September 22^nd, Cherargei emphasized that the ongoing ODM-UDA partnership remains strong and should not be misinterpreted.

“People should not read too much into what Raila said during the ODM Parliamentary Group meeting.”

“The UDA-ODM joint partnership is working perfectly beyond 2027,” Cherargei stated.

He reminded Kenyans of President William Ruto’s political roots in ODM, adding that the cooperation between the two parties remains intact.

“President Ruto is a former ODM member. Ironically, Edwin Sifuna, who signed the UDA-ODM working agreement, is the only one celebrating Raila’s remarks,” he added.

Raila, addressing ODM lawmakers earlier in the day, dismissed speculation that the party will not present a candidate in the next election.

“We are ODM. Who told you we won’t have a candidate in 2027?” he posed.

He clarified that no resolutions have been passed regarding ODM’s 2027 electoral strategy and cautioned against premature declarations.

Despite the speculation, Raila reaffirmed ODM’s commitment to its cooperation with the Kenya Kwanza administration, which runs through 2027.

“We have a clear plan. Let us continue to implement it,” he concluded, urging members to uphold ODM’s identity while honoring the agreed framework.

The Kenyan DAILY POST