Oburu warns ODM fence-sitters: Decide where you stand
The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) party leader Oburu Odinga has urged members of the party to take a clear position on the party’s working relationship with President William Ruto’s administration, warning against sitting on the fence. Speaking in Naivasha during a broad-based government retreat led by President William Ruto on Monday, August 10, 2026, Oburu […]
The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) party leader, Oburu Odinga, has called on members to make a definitive choice regarding their stance on the party's working relationship with President William Ruto’s administration. During a government retreat in Naivasha on August 10, 2026, Oburu cautioned against remaining indecisive, urging honesty as the party continues to collaborate with the Kenya Kwanza administration.
He emphasized that the ODM is akin to an "umbilical cord" that needs nurturing and must fight for its cause. "Don't be a fence-sitter. You must decide where you are. Because we want to know who is with us and who is not with us. If you are not with us, you are not with us. If you are with us, you are with us," Oburu stressed. He urged members not to blame the government for their lack of perceived benefits, arguing that within government, ODM has key representatives like the Cabinet Secretary and a member of Parliament who should also be held accountable for any shortcomings.
Oburu further stated that the party's role in government should be utilized to influence policy and drive the country towards first-world development. He expressed anticipation for President Ruto's address to the gathering, hoping the president would outline achievements and ongoing challenges during the current administration.
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