Members of Parliament allied to the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) have appealed to party leader Oburu Oginga to intervene and address emerging disputes among elected leaders, warning that the divisions risk weakening the party.
The lawmakers, led by Rarieda MP Otiende Amolo, said internal wrangles have continued to grow following the death of ODM founder Raila Odinga, creating rifts that threaten cohesion within the party.
They cautioned that unless the differences are urgently resolved, the divisions could severely undermine ODM’s unity and preparedness as it looks ahead to the 2027 General Election.
ODM Leaders Ask Oburu Oginga to Restore Unity Amid Internal Disputes. Photo: Courtesy.
The lawmakers went on to point to ongoing public disagreements among senior party figures as evidence of deepening internal discord, urging party leader Oburu Oginga to step in before the situation worsens.
They cited the standoff between Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna and National Assembly Minority Leader Junet Mohamed, who have exchanged accusations over the management of campaign funds during Raila Odinga’s unsuccessful 2022 presidential bid, as a key example of disputes that should be resolved internally.
The leaders also raised concern over a recent confrontation involving Embakasi East MP Babu Owino and Kileleshwa MCA Robert Alai, which Owino claims stemmed from allegations of online attacks targeting Alai’s wife.
According to the MPs, such incidents reflect growing intolerance within the party and risk eroding public confidence in ODM’s leadership and values.
They therefore called on Oburu to convene relevant party organs to mediate the conflicts and restore unity, warning that continued infighting is already weakening ODM’s influence in some regions as rival parties gain ground.
The legislators noted that the party, once held together by the authority of its founder Raila Odinga, is now facing leadership struggles, unresolved grievances from the 2022 elections, and competing power centres that are increasingly playing out their differences in public.
