Oburu downplays division with ODM, maintains party will remain in broad-based Gov’t

The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) leader Dr. Oburu Oginga has warned those attempting to divide the party to wake up from the dream, saying he will not allow the party to split as the country heads to the 2027 General Election.

Dr. Oburu stated that ODM will only pursue political alignments that strengthen it, adding that attempts to weaken the party will not succeed under his watch.

“Those imagining they can break ODM — it will never happen. In my hands, ODM will not be divided,” he said.

Migori Governor Ochilo Ayacko said: “People are busy fighting for seats rather than uniting ODM. Some are even chasing away our friends.”

Oburu insisted that ODM joined the broad-based government not for personal gain, but to benefit its traditional support base, especially in the Nyanza region, and that the partnership remains intact.

“Raila placed us in the broad-based government to benefit the people, not for personal interests,” he said.

He reminded supporters that politics is a game of numbers and urged the Luo community to remain united behind ODM to strengthen its bargaining power as the 2027 polls draw closer.

“Politics is about numbers. The Luo community must remain united so that when we negotiate, we negotiate with strength,” Oburu stated.

Oburu said ODM will either go alone or partner with like-minded parties in 2027 — but only on terms that guarantee victory, insisting the party is not ready to return to opposition.

“In 2027, we will either go alone or negotiate a good deal. We are not going back to the opposition,” said the party boss.