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Speaking on NTV on Monday, Khalwale said the majority of leaders at the movement’s Saturday retreat agreed to pursue a common political party, while allowing those who preferred other parties to retain their political identities and remain part of the wider formation.
Speaking in Kisumu on Saturday, the lawmaker said the party would give residents an opportunity to choose their leaders, insisting that its nominations would be conducted democratically.
Speaking during an event in Ewuaso Oonkidong'i Ward, Kajiado on Saturday, Lenku said he would not tolerate what he called “ODM party cartels” campaigning for non-ODM candidates and demanded an apology from party leader Oburu Oginga over the incident.
Junet said ODM’s decision to work with Ruto’s administration under the broad-based government had opened the way for the parties to negotiate how they will approach the 2027 election and share responsibilities if they succeed.
Sonko said he shares the same vision with other leaders who have continued to push for what they believe are the interests of ordinary Kenyans.
The appointment was announced during a county delegates' meeting, where party officials said the restructuring was intended to inject fresh leadership and remove officials who were no longer advancing ODM's agenda.
Speaking in Ugunja, Siaya County, during the burial of Daniel Oluoch Wandayi, brother to Energy Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi, ODM leader Oburu Oginga said both parties had settled on five representatives each to lead the negotiations.
Omanyo said ODM is deliberately avoiding premature commitments as it weighs its options, drawing from past political deals to protect its influence and bargaining position.
Owidi, speaking during a Radio Generation interview on Wednesday, said Wanga’s recent political messaging and positioning point to an effort to expand her influence beyond county leadership and establish herself within national power structures. He argued that her actions reflect a calculated push for higher office and raise concerns about internal competition within ODM.
The Orange Democratic Movement has been struggling to maintain unity since the death of its long-time leader in late 2025. Tensions flared in February 2026 when the party’s National Executive Committee (NEC) dismissed Secretary General Edwin Sifuna over alleged indiscipline and procedural breaches. Catherine Omanyo’s appointment as his replacement intensified the divisions.
The decision was made during a UDA National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting held in Nairobi on Wednesday and chaired by President Ruto in his capacity as the party leader.