Speaking during an interview with a local television station on Monday, Ngogoyo claimed that President Ruto is actively working to destabilise ODM in a bid to reduce its influence ahead of the 2027 General Election.
According to the MP, the strategy allegedly includes preventing Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna and Embakasi East MP Babu Owino from attending the party’s upcoming National Governing Council (NGC) meeting.
“What I can tell ODM members is that President William Ruto is determined to ensure that the party collapses. That has been his agenda for some time,” Ngogoyo said, warning party loyalists to remain vigilant against what he termed as external interference.
Ngogoyo further distanced himself from the ruling United Democratic Alliance (UDA), declaring that he has no intention of seeking elective office on the party’s ticket.
“What I can tell ODM members is that President William Ruto is determined to ensure that the party collapses. That has been his agenda for some time,” Ngogoyo said, warning party loyalists to remain vigilant against what he termed as external interference.
Ngogoyo further distanced himself from the ruling United Democratic Alliance (UDA), declaring that he has no intention of seeking elective office on the party’s ticket.
He criticised the Kenya Kwanza administration for what he described as a failure to honour key campaign promises made to voters during the 2022 elections.
“I personally do not believe in UDA’s political philosophy. I will not contest any seat under that party,” he said.
The remarks come at a time of heightened tension within ODM following the death of its long-serving leader Raila Odinga.
“I personally do not believe in UDA’s political philosophy. I will not contest any seat under that party,” he said.
The remarks come at a time of heightened tension within ODM following the death of its long-serving leader Raila Odinga.
The party has since faced growing internal disagreements over leadership succession and its future political direction.
Secretary General Edwin Sifuna has emerged as a central figure in the ongoing debates, with some party members questioning his continued stay in office.
Secretary General Edwin Sifuna has emerged as a central figure in the ongoing debates, with some party members questioning his continued stay in office.
In January, Kileleshwa Ward MCA Robert Alai sparked controversy after publicly calling for the removal of Sifuna and other party officials at the next National Delegates Conference (NDC).
Similar sentiments have been echoed by Homa Bay Town MP Peter Kaluma and other senior party figures, including National Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi, who have raised concerns over ODM’s leadership structure in the post-Raila era.
Migori Senator Eddy Oketch has since urged acting party leader Oburu Oginga to convene the NDC to address the simmering disputes, warning that prolonged infighting could weaken the party’s national standing.
Despite the internal wrangles, ODM leaders have continued to push back against any perceived attempts to merge the party with UDA or align it with the Kenya Kwanza government.
Similar sentiments have been echoed by Homa Bay Town MP Peter Kaluma and other senior party figures, including National Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi, who have raised concerns over ODM’s leadership structure in the post-Raila era.
Migori Senator Eddy Oketch has since urged acting party leader Oburu Oginga to convene the NDC to address the simmering disputes, warning that prolonged infighting could weaken the party’s national standing.
Despite the internal wrangles, ODM leaders have continued to push back against any perceived attempts to merge the party with UDA or align it with the Kenya Kwanza government.
Over the weekend, Deputy Party Leader Godfrey Osotsi led supporters at a “Linda Mwananchi” rally in Busia, where he dismissed claims of a looming coalition with UDA.
“Here in Busia, we have come out to protect ODM. We will not allow anyone to take over the party through the back door,” Osotsi said.
Siaya Governor James Orengo, speaking at the same event alongside Sifuna, reaffirmed ODM’s independence, insisting that the party would chart its own path ahead of the 2027 elections.
“Here in Busia, we have come out to protect ODM. We will not allow anyone to take over the party through the back door,” Osotsi said.
Siaya Governor James Orengo, speaking at the same event alongside Sifuna, reaffirmed ODM’s independence, insisting that the party would chart its own path ahead of the 2027 elections.
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