‘Stop Those Discussions!’ – Governor Wanga Warns Party Members Against Succession Politics
Gladys Wanga, the chairperson of the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM), warned party members on Saturday not to engage in succession politics.
Speaking in Homa Bay County, Wanga accused some ODM leaders of attempting to take over the party, which is one of the few political organizations with a national perspective.
Wanga dismissed succession talks as premature, urging party members to shift their stance and focus on the upcoming grassroots elections.
The Homa Bay Governor also urged ODM members to band together and help strengthen the party ahead of the 2027 general elections.
Homa Bay Governor and ODM Party Chairperson Gladys Wanga maintains that Raila Odinga remains the Party Leader and will only step down if he secures the AU Chairmanship.#KBCniYetu ^RO pic.twitter.com/KhWkN9hG9Z
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“The African Union elections will be held next year, right now as we speak, Raila Odinga is the party leader of ODM. The party also has institutions,” Wanga stated.
“This is like discussing how to inherit a wife whose husband is still alive so we don’t want to get ourselves embroiled in that discussion,” she added.
According to Wanga, the discussion about Raila’s potential successor may derail the party’s opposition role of overseeing the government.
Wanga’s comments come a fortnight after Junet Mohamed, Minority Leader in the National Assembly, criticized Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka for declaring himself the chief opposition leader.
Speaking at Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi’s thanksgiving ceremony on August 29, Junet accused Kalonzo of imposing the new role on himself.
Junet claimed to be the interim opposition leader following Raila Odinga’s bid for the African Union Commission Chairperson position.
According to the lawmaker, his position as National Assembly Minority Leader puts him in a strong position to succeed Raila.
“Currently, I am the opposition leader in Kenya because I am the minority leader and you can not take the role from me, those who want to work in the opposition should contact me,” Junet claimed.
‘Stop Those Discussions!’ – Governor Wanga Warns Party Members Against Succession Politics
