Wednesday, February 11, 2026 - ODM Party Leader, Oburu Odinga, has sent a strong message to dissenting voices within the Orange Democratic Movement, warning that while minority opinions are respected, the party’s majority decisions will carry the day.
Speaking on Wednesday, February 11th, the Siaya
Senator criticized some leaders for publicly contradicting ODM positions
despite being members of the National Executive Council (NEC).
He emphasized that the NEC remains the party’s supreme
decision‑making organ.
“If you have anything you disagree with, NEC is the forum to
raise those issues and let members decide.”
“Once the members have decided and you fall into the
minority, the minority will have their right to say, and the majority will have
their way,” Oburu declared.
He cautioned leaders against hiding behind “personal
opinions” to undermine collective resolutions, stressing that democracy does
not mean chaos.
“ODM is like a club, and when you join one, you have to obey
the rules of the club,” he reiterated.
Oburu further noted that ODM is focused on rebuilding itself
into a formidable political force ahead of the 2027 elections.
While acknowledging the party’s current pact with UDA under
the broad‑based Government, he clarified that the arrangement does not
automatically translate into an electoral coalition.
“We are not in a hurry to say ‘Wantam’ or ‘Tutam.’ We are
strengthening our party to prepare for negotiations.”
“If we do not agree with current partners, we will explore
other formations, and if no agreement is reached, we will go forward alone as
ODM,” he said.
His remarks come amid a growing rebellion within ODM, with
youthful legislators such as Embakasi East MP, Babu Owino, and Secretary
General Senator Edwin Sifuna rallying behind a faction dubbed Linda
Mwananchi.
The group has openly opposed ODM’s collaboration with
President William Ruto’s UDA, arguing that the partnership undermines the
party’s independence and grassroots agenda.
The Kenyan DAILY POST
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