In a strongly worded statement shared on her social media platforms, Ruth insisted that ODM remains united and cannot be traded through backroom arrangements.
She said the party’s strength lies in its members and ideals, not in political deals made behind closed doors.
“ODM is a strong party, and we must remain so,” she stated.
“All negotiations so far have been done with our strength and unity. We cannot sell our party. ODM is a party of national unity.”
Her remarks come at a time when the party is navigating a delicate transition following the death of its founder and longtime leader, Raila Odinga.
“ODM is a strong party, and we must remain so,” she stated.
“All negotiations so far have been done with our strength and unity. We cannot sell our party. ODM is a party of national unity.”
Her remarks come at a time when the party is navigating a delicate transition following the death of its founder and longtime leader, Raila Odinga.
The vacuum left by Raila has sparked intense debate within ODM over its future direction and political alliances ahead of the 2027 General Election.
Ruth said any discussions involving ODM must be transparent, inclusive, and guided by the interests of party members and supporters across the country. She cautioned that secret dealings risk weakening the party and eroding public trust.
The Kisumu legislator’s statement follows her recent declaration that she is ready to be considered as ODM’s presidential candidate if the party fails to agree on a suitable contender from within its ranks.
Ruth said any discussions involving ODM must be transparent, inclusive, and guided by the interests of party members and supporters across the country. She cautioned that secret dealings risk weakening the party and eroding public trust.
The Kisumu legislator’s statement follows her recent declaration that she is ready to be considered as ODM’s presidential candidate if the party fails to agree on a suitable contender from within its ranks.
She maintained that ODM remains a formidable national outfit capable of mounting a serious challenge to President William Ruto in 2027.
“ODM is a big party, and it is upon us to make it even bigger than what Raila left,” she said.
“ODM is a big party, and it is upon us to make it even bigger than what Raila left,” she said.
“This party is capable of fronting a presidential candidate. If the party does not find someone suitable, then I am here. This is a real possibility.”
Her comments have intensified conversations within ODM, where divisions have emerged over whether the party should support President Ruto’s re-election bid or remain firmly in the opposition.
A section of senior ODM leaders has publicly expressed concern over the party’s current trajectory.
Her comments have intensified conversations within ODM, where divisions have emerged over whether the party should support President Ruto’s re-election bid or remain firmly in the opposition.
A section of senior ODM leaders has publicly expressed concern over the party’s current trajectory.
Leaders allied to the party’s traditional opposition stance argue that supporting President Ruto would betray ODM’s core values and long history as a reformist movement.
Others within the party, however, have advocated for engagement and dialogue with the government, saying political cooperation could help advance development agendas for ODM strongholds.
The contrasting positions have exposed growing fault lines within the party, prompting calls for internal dialogue to prevent further fragmentation.
Others within the party, however, have advocated for engagement and dialogue with the government, saying political cooperation could help advance development agendas for ODM strongholds.
The contrasting positions have exposed growing fault lines within the party, prompting calls for internal dialogue to prevent further fragmentation.
Mombasa Governor Abdulswamad Nassir has urged ODM leaders to resolve their differences through structured talks, warning that prolonged infighting could weaken the party ahead of the next election cycle.
Ruth aligned herself with voices calling for ideological clarity, stressing that ODM must not lose its soul in the pursuit of political convenience.
Ruth aligned herself with voices calling for ideological clarity, stressing that ODM must not lose its soul in the pursuit of political convenience.
She said Raila Odinga built the party on principles of democracy, inclusivity, and social justice, values she believes must remain non-negotiable.
She also urged party members to resist external pressure and internal opportunism, warning that ODM’s future depends on discipline, unity, and loyalty to its founding ideals.
She also urged party members to resist external pressure and internal opportunism, warning that ODM’s future depends on discipline, unity, and loyalty to its founding ideals.
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