Millie Odhiambo Propped Up For Minority Leader in National Assembly After Wandayi’s CS Nomination
On Wednesday, women Members of Parliament from the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) party endorsed Suba North legislator Millie Odhiambo as Minority Leader.
While addressing the National Assembly in the afternoon, Kisumu West lawmaker Rozaah Buyu urged Speaker Moses Wetangula to consider Millie for the vacant position.
According to Buyu, the time had come for a woman to be appointed to the position of Minority Leader in recognition of the critical role she plays in supporting the party.
If appointed, Millie Odhiambo would succeed Ugenya MP James Opiyo Wandayi, who was nominated for the position of Energy and Petroleum cabinet secretary.
Hon Millie @Milliegeza Odhiambo: Telo ikao, koming'ato (Hii imeenda in Dholuo). I'm taking the Minority Leader's office; I'm not requesting. Men cannot dominate us all over.
— Komen S.K (@Komen_SK) July 24, 2024
The courage, outspokenness & confidence in this girl amazes me, as a father of girls from Baringo County! pic.twitter.com/CJhkRSgXuD
President William Ruto announced James Wandayi’s nomination to the new position on Wednesday at State House, along with his ODM counterparts, John Mbadi (Treasury) and Hassan Joho (Mining).
Wandayi’s nomination as energy minister meant that he would resign as Minority Leader in the National Assembly, as well as his position as an MP.
Meanwhile, Rozaah Buyu, while making the recommendation, claimed that the ODM women MPs were loyal to the party and thus deserved the position.
“We have seen women be at the forefront of Azimio and it is time that a woman is allowed to lead this house,” Rozaah Buyu commented.
I am speaking of a woman who is distinguished in terms of her debates in this house. I am talking about a distinguished lawyer and human rights campaigner,” he added.
Rozaah Buyu’s comments come amid allegations of division within the ODM following the nomination of several party leaders to Ruto’s cabinet.
The comments come just a day after Azimio leader Raila Odinga denied working with the Head of State.
In a press conference, Odinga clarified that the party’s position was more about calling for a national conversation to address the issues raised by Kenyans.
The former Prime Minister expressed his support for the young protesters who have recently organized demonstrations to hold the government accountable.
“Our commitment to the causes championed by Gen-Z remains steadfast. These are the same issues we have long been fighting for, including during last year’s Maandamano protests,” Odinga clarified.
Millie Odhiambo Propped Up For Minority Leader in National Assembly After Wandayi’s CS Nomination
