ODM Sets Fresh Conditions For 2027 Polls UDA Deal
The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) party has set a strict requirement for any pre-coalition negotiations with the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) party as political groups seek to position themselves for the 2027 General Election.
Party leader Oburu Odinga stated that ODM would only engage in negotiations that recognized its strength and guaranteed power sharing.
Oburu was speaking on Sunday, January 18, in Kakamega County, during the ODM grassroots mobilisation trip known as Linda Ground.
Oburu claimed that the ODM was the largest party in the country. As a result, any coalition negotiations around 2027 must include a clear framework for equitable power sharing.
ODM leader Oburu Oginga has called for strengthening the party to make it a truly national force. He urged members to support his leadership, step up grassroots registration drives, and coordinate with like-minded parties to boost collective strength.
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“I want to assure you that with your support, as we continue to negotiate with others, we will make sure that ODM, being the largest party in Kenya, gets its fair share of the government,” Oburu insisted.
“The broad-based arrangement is just a small thing. We want fair representation in government come 2027. We want to share power. We want to share power.”
He also defined the existing broad-based political structure as transient, stating that the ODM’s long-term goal is to ensure equal representation in government following the next election cycle.
Oburu’s words now put early pressure on President William Ruto and his UDA party, as the two parties prepare to launch a pre-election coalition ahead of the 2027 polls, after approval from the parties’ central management committees.
We want to share power – ODM Party Leader Oburu Odinga pic.twitter.com/2u4dQEnSKj
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His remarks were reinforced by Suna East member of parliament Junet Mohamed, who stated that ODM had been in the opposition for far too long and that it was now time for the party to join the incoming government.
He stated that the party must be respected in all conversations and that it is not a Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO).
“The ODM party is not an NGO to push for people’s rights. It was formed with the intention of capturing power,” Junet stated.
“If you want to form an NGO, go and form your party. The last opposition leader was the late Raila Odinga. Others going forward will be in government.”
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Apart from the power-sharing demands, Junet also warned the ruling UDA party to keep off ODM zones.
The lawmaker also noted that ODM areas would not be interfered with by any party. Dagoretti North MP Beatrice Elachi had earlier stated this stance.
By insisting it was the largest party and deserved a fair share of government, ODM is positioning itself as a dominant negotiating force rather than a junior partner.
The move now complicates UDA’s coalition strategy, limiting its room to dictate terms and raising the stakes of pre-election talks.
ODM Sets Fresh Conditions For 2027 Polls UDA Deal
