Ogada, a respected philanthropist and community leader, expressed frustration over the chaotic party primaries held on September 24, which he described as violent and unfair.
He claimed his hospital was vandalised and several vehicles destroyed during the exercise, estimating his total loss at over KSh 4 million.
“The violence witnessed was not political competition but an assault on democracy,” Ogada said, accusing the party leadership of remaining silent despite numerous reports to police and party officials.
He lamented that no ODM leader had condemned the attacks or offered assistance, calling it “a betrayal of loyal members who have sacrificed for the party.”
His statement comes at a time when ODM, a party Oburu has long defended in Nyanza, is battling internal divisions and growing discontent ahead of the November 27 Kasipul by-election.
The contest was triggered by the death of former MP Ong’ondo Were.
Ogada also raised alarm over rising insecurity in the region after two people were killed during campaign activities last week.
He urged authorities to ensure peaceful elections, warning that ongoing violence could erode voter confidence and tarnish ODM’s image.
The former aspirant hinted that he might back independent candidate Philip Aroko, suggesting a shift that could weaken ODM’s dominance in the region.
His potential defection adds to mounting challenges for Oburu and the Odinga family, who are struggling to contain dissent within their political stronghold.
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