Babu Owino reveals why he won’t abandon Sifuna despite Linda Mwananchi 2027 party dispute
Embakasi East Member of Parliament (MP) Babu Owino has insisted he will not abandon Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna despite an increasingly public disagreement within Linda Mwananchi over the political party that should carry the movement into the 2027 General Election. Babu says the dispute over the movement’s political vehicle is separate from his relationship with […]
Embark on a journey through Kisumu County, where political alliances clash and unity is tested. MP Babu Owino, steadfast in his friendship with Senator Edwin Sifuna, refuses to abandon his political ally despite disagreements within Linda Mwananchi over the party's future. The dispute centers on which political vehicle should lead Linda Mwananchi into the 2027 General Elections.
Despite facing public scrutiny, Babu emphasizes that his support for Sifuna remains unwavering, describing him as "my brother" and a political ally since their days in the Orange Democratic Movement. Babu argues that their differing political identities should not diminish their collaboration under the Linda Mwananchi party umbrella.
He proposes a coalition approach, allowing leaders to retain their individual parties while working together towards a common goal. This stance stands in contrast to Trans Nzoia Governor George Natembeya, who advocates for Ukombozi People's Party as the sole vehicle for Sifuna's presidential bid. The disagreement has implications for the movement's organization, campaign strategy, and the eventual presidential nomination.
Efforts are underway to resolve tensions and prevent a wider split, but the debate over political affiliations continues to shape the discourse surrounding Linda Mwananchi's future direction.
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