Gladys Wanga: There Will Be Only One NDC, Set to Take Place on March 27 at Jamhuri Grounds

Tensions are boiling over within Kenya’s Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) after party National Chairperson Gladys Wanga issued a bold and uncompromising directive: there will be only one official National Delegates Convention (NDC)—and no room for rivals.

In strongly worded announcement, Wanga confirmed that the party’s sole NDC will take place on March 27 at Nairobi’s iconic Jamhuri Grounds.

Her message was clear and direct, leaving little room for interpretation.

“There will be only one NDC of ODM,” she stated firmly, emphasizing that any other gathering claiming similar status would not be recognized by the party leadership.

The declaration comes amid growing unrest fueled by the Linda Mwananchi faction, which is reportedly planning to hold a parallel NDC.

Wanga did not hold back, warning that such a move is a deliberate attempt to sow confusion and destabilize the party from within.

While acknowledging that members are free to organize barazas and political rallies, she drew a sharp line when it comes to official party structures.

According to her, the NDC remains the highest decision-making organ of ODM, and duplicating it would undermine the party’s integrity and unity.

The unfolding standoff has sparked intense debate among supporters and political observers alike.

Some view Wanga’s stance as necessary to preserve order and discipline within the party, while others see the emergence of rival factions as a sign of deeper internal dissatisfaction.

With the March 27 convention fast approaching, the stakes could not be higher.

The event is now expected to serve not only as a routine gathering but also as a litmus test for ODM’s cohesion and leadership authority.

As the political drama escalates, one question looms large: will the party emerge stronger and united, or will internal divisions deepen further?