Oburu Oginga lists power sharing as irreducible minimum in 2027 talks
Oburu Oginga lists power sharing as irreducible minimum in 2027 talks
ODM leader Oburu Odinga has declared that the party will pursue a stronger, more equitable political arrangement, insisting that any future alliance must guarantee ODM a fair share of power.
He said the party will ensure its place in government “through the front door” rather than via informal arrangements ahead of the 2027 General Election.
Speaking on Sunday in Kakamega County during the ODM Linda Ground County Tour, Oburu said the party is “soldiering on with pride and strength” while intensifying grassroots mobilization to enhance its bargaining power in looming coalition talks.
“We are moving forward with pride and we are moving forward with strength. We are increasing our membership so that when we sit at the table with others, we speak with authority,” Oburu said.
“If we are many, we will be strong; if we are few, we will be weak.”
He urged party supporters, particularly the youth, to register as ODM members and acquire national identity cards and voter cards, stressing that political power ultimately rests on numbers.
Oburu emphasized the importance of Western Kenya to ODM’s future, describing the region as a pillar of the party.
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He assured residents that leaders from the region would be fully represented in any negotiations with other political parties.
“As we continue to talk, it is a must that people from Western Kenya will be at the table where negotiations take place,” he said.
The ODM leader noted party had mandated him to initiate talks with other political formations, making it clear that ODM would only engage from a position of strength.
“We entered this government through the window,” Oburu remarked, referring to the current broad-based arrangement.
“But the one that is coming, we will enter through the door. We will negotiate and ensure we have more power than we currently have.”
He maintained that while the existing broad-based government arrangement is limited, ODM’s goal is full and proper representation in future administrations through a power-sharing deal that reflects the party’s national support.
“We must share power. We cannot be spectators,” he said.
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