An opposition leader admits his party basically crashed the government's party. ODM leader Oburu Odinga stated the party's identity is still solid despite backing President William Ruto's administration, a move formalized in a ten-point deal last March. This cooperation, born during massive Gen Z protests against the Finance Bill, is credited with calming national unrest. Oburu insisted ODM's support was never about votes for Ruto, but a conditional pact to secure development, joking they came in through the window.
Oburu took over after his brother, former party leader Raila Odinga, passed away. That death sparked internal debate on whether the deal included supporting Ruto's re-election. Some members argued that backing a presidential bid was never part of the agreement, while others saw the partnership ending in 2027. Oburu himself hinted at a different path, saying ODM would strengthen itself for the next election and potentially field its own candidate. He described the current cooperation as a reluctant, half-hearted arrangement focused only on executing the agreed agenda until the party decides what's best for its future.
Oburu took over after his brother, former party leader Raila Odinga, passed away. That death sparked internal debate on whether the deal included supporting Ruto's re-election. Some members argued that backing a presidential bid was never part of the agreement, while others saw the partnership ending in 2027. Oburu himself hinted at a different path, saying ODM would strengthen itself for the next election and potentially field its own candidate. He described the current cooperation as a reluctant, half-hearted arrangement focused only on executing the agreed agenda until the party decides what's best for its future.
