Speaking on Monday, Oginga clarified that the MoU between the two parties was signed after the formation of the broad-based government, contradicting claims by Sifuna that suggested otherwise.
“Senator Edwin Sifuna suffers from a severe memory problem. The MoU between our Party and UDA came much later, after the broad-based government had already been formed,” Oginga said.
He added that when ODM formalized the agreement with President William Ruto, the government was already fully constituted and operational.
The remarks come amid a heated debate in political circles about the sequencing of party alliances and their influence on government formation.
Oginga insisted that the MoU was purely a formalization of cooperation and did not play a role in shaping the initial administration.
Analysts say the exchange highlights ongoing tensions within ODM and the coalition, with leaders seeking to clarify historical timelines for political maneuvering.
Many observers noted that misrepresenting the order of MoUs can affect perceptions of influence, loyalty, and strategic positioning within Kenya’s complex political landscape.
Oginga emphasized that ODM’s alliance with UDA was strategic but came only after the broad-based government was in place, countering claims that the party’s cooperation impacted the formation process.
The leader’s sharp comments appear aimed at reaffirming ODM’s stance and correcting the narrative, signaling that internal party disagreements over past events remain a sensitive subject.
Political watchers say these clarifications may influence public perception of coalition dynamics and leadership credibility in the coming months.
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