MP Aladwa Receives HUGE Support For Minority Leader From ODM Members
A group of Nairobi ODM leaders has thrown their support behind Makadara MP George Aladwa in the race to replace the Energy Cabinet Secretary nominee as National Assembly Minority Leader.
Speaking in Nairobi on Sunday, ODM officials said it is time for the party to reward loyalty.
Led by County Chairwoman Lilian Omogi, they urged Opposition Chief Raila Odinga to consider Aladwa, who also serves as the Nairobi party chairman.
A group of Nairobi ODM leaders have thrown their weight behind Makadara MP George Aladwa in the race to succeed Energy Cabinet Secretary nominee as National Assembly Minority Leader.
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Speaking in Nairobi on Sunday, the ODM officials said it is time the Party reward loyalty. pic.twitter.com/Y8m2VFe0X5
“Nobody can doubt the loyalty of Aladwa when it comes to party matters, he has stood with the party in the county and even was arrested at one time,” Omogi said.
“He is also qualified and the most experienced leader in Nairobi county having served from Councillor, Deputy Mayor, Mayor and now MP.”
On his part, Aladwa stated that he meets the qualifications and is prepared to lead the minority troops in the National Assembly.
“I have been the chair of the party and the county as well as the chair of the chairs drawn from all the 47 counties. I am even qualified to be the Party Leader,” Aladwa said.
The race to succeed Wandayi has attracted at least six ODM party members.
Some of the bigwigs who have expressed interest include MPs Otiende Amolo (Rarieda), Millie Odhiambo (Suba North), Antoney Kibagandi (Kitutu Chache South), Jared Okelo (Nyando), and James Nyikal.
Opondo Kaluma of Homa Bay Town is also reportedly interested in the seat.
The position ranks third in the National Assembly, after the speaker and the majority leader.
The decision on who succeeds Wandayi rests squarely with the party leader, whose ODM party will field the successor following a 2022 negotiation that awarded the seat to the Orange Party.
MP Aladwa Receives HUGE Support For Minority Leader From ODM Members
