“I Over-Qualify To Be ODM Leader, Not Oburu!” – MP Babu Owino
Embakasi East MP Babu Owino has requested ODM party leader Oburu Odinga to stand down from active leadership and become a trustee.
Babu, who argues he is overqualified to lead the ODM, believes the party requires fresh and energetic leadership to be lively and relevant.
“Oburu should leave the party to young people like Babu Owino and him to be the trustee. I over-qualify to be a party leader. He should be at the party, I agree, but as a trustee,” he said.
Babu stated that his successful Linda Mwananchi trips and swerve political mobilisation activities have proved his ability to lead the party.
“We need that young energy. Look at what we are doing in this country, without even proper notice, we are already holding rallies that are carrying thousands and thousands of people,” he said.
" I should be the next ODM party leader"- Babu Owino says he is going for Dr. Oburu's party leader seat! pic.twitter.com/pWtEnWOcTt
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Babu attributed his leadership bid to the lasting impact of ODM leader Raila Odinga, often known as Baba, claiming that his politics continue to inspire many Kenyans.
“People believe in that spirit of Baba, the Babaism,” he said, suggesting that youthful leaders like him are best placed to carry forward that legacy.
The MP cautioned that if the internal conflicts within ODM are not handled, the party will suffer.
He requested an urgent National Delegates Conference (NDC) to overcome the leadership impasse and outline a clear route forward.
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“That is why some of us in the Linda Wananchi saw that there is confusion in the house within the Linda Ground team,” Babu said.
“We said that the only thing that can break this deadlock is an NDC called by the current secretary general with an audited list of delegates so that we can move this party in the right direction.”
Babu Owino: I admire Obama so much because he is a great leader and I will pick so much from him. I admire Trump; I can pick so much from him. With a combination of different leaders together with Babu’s qualities, can make a great cocktail for this nation. I believe Babu is a… pic.twitter.com/hafHzOUFL1
— Citizen TV Kenya (@citizentvkenya) February 22, 2026
He stated that generational shift is unavoidable and vital for ODM’s existence.
The legislator emphasized that young leaders should be allowed to take responsibility while veteran people serve as advisors and caretakers.
“I Over-Qualify To Be ODM Leader, Not Oburu!” – MP Babu Owino
