Kindiki spoke on Saturday, February 14, during an impromptu inspection of the Maragwa–Ichagaki–Gamburi road project, where he appeared to respond to remarks made by Siaya Senator Oburu Odinga regarding the 2027 Deputy President race.
Without directly naming his critics, the Deputy President described himself as a “master of politics,” cautioning supporters against reacting hastily to political statements circulating in the public domain.
“Do not be unsettled by small things you hear here and there. We are masters of politics and we do not speak carelessly; we speak at the right time,” Kindiki said.
His remarks came just days after an ODM delegates’ meeting held in Mombasa on February 12, where Oburu signaled a shift in tone concerning the Deputy President position.
Although he had previously indicated he had no personal issue with Kindiki, the veteran legislator declared that ODM would no longer position itself as an opposition outfit within the broad-based government framework.
“That deputy president seat is what we are targeting very strongly,” Oburu stated during the meeting, underscoring ODM’s renewed political ambitions ahead of the next General Election.
The statement has since sparked debate within Kenya Kwanza ranks, with several allies of the Deputy President pushing back firmly against what they termed as premature political maneuvering.
Maragua MP Mary Wathera questioned ODM’s timing, arguing that the Deputy President position is not open for negotiation.
“That deputy president seat is what we are targeting very strongly,” Oburu stated during the meeting, underscoring ODM’s renewed political ambitions ahead of the next General Election.
The statement has since sparked debate within Kenya Kwanza ranks, with several allies of the Deputy President pushing back firmly against what they termed as premature political maneuvering.
Maragua MP Mary Wathera questioned ODM’s timing, arguing that the Deputy President position is not open for negotiation.
“We hold the number two position. Do you want it taken away? Has ODM not just arrived?” she posed.
Similarly, Tharaka Nithi Governor Muthomi Njuki dismissed ODM’s bid as unrealistic, citing internal divisions within the party and what he described as insufficient political numbers to mount a serious challenge.
Similarly, Tharaka Nithi Governor Muthomi Njuki dismissed ODM’s bid as unrealistic, citing internal divisions within the party and what he described as insufficient political numbers to mount a serious challenge.
Njuki referenced the emergence of a breakaway faction associated with Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna as evidence of underlying instability.
“As much as we are in a broad-based government, the seat of the Deputy President is non-negotiable,” Njuki asserted.
Meanwhile, Homa Bay Governor Gladys Wanga has publicly defended ODM’s evolving position, urging party members to redefine their political strategy and strengthen their influence within government structures.
“As much as we are in a broad-based government, the seat of the Deputy President is non-negotiable,” Njuki asserted.
Meanwhile, Homa Bay Governor Gladys Wanga has publicly defended ODM’s evolving position, urging party members to redefine their political strategy and strengthen their influence within government structures.
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