Suna North Member of Parliament Millie Odhiambo has broken her silence following claims that she is at loggerheads with Homa Bay Governor Gladys Wanga over alleged jealousy linked to Wanga’s rumored rise to the position of Deputy President.
In a strongly worded statement shared on her social media platforms, Odhiambo dismissed the accusations as baseless and intellectually shallow, accusing unnamed individuals within her political circles of orchestrating smear campaigns through bloggers.
According to the outspoken legislator, the narrative that she is jealous of Wanga is not only misleading but also intended to silence dissenting opinions within her party.
“I find it utterly amusing that when I express a view different from some people in my party, then they send bloggers with a standard ‘You are jealous of Gladys Wanga’ comment,” she stated.
Odhiambo further argued that such claims reflect a lack of substantive engagement on key political issues, instead resorting to personal attacks.
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In a sarcastic tone, the MP appeared to embrace the accusations, suggesting that if being labeled “jealous” implies recognizing Wanga’s leadership strength, then it should be seen as a positive for women in leadership.
“If I am jealous of Wanga, and yet I am superb as a leader, that is good. It means as a woman leader she is doing exceedingly well,” she added.
Odhiambo maintained that she will not be intimidated into silence, insisting on her right to express independent views. “In your wildest dreams, you think I will not speak my mind merely by telling me that I am jealous of Wanga? Uwalo parie,” she remarked, defiantly adding that she would adopt the hashtag #Iamjealousofwanga moving forward.
Beyond the personal claims, Odhiambo used the opportunity to reiterate her political stance, particularly on the contentious issue of zoning within party politics.
She firmly rejected zoning arrangements, advocating instead for open democratic competition. “I do not support zoning. Let democracy prevail,” she declared.
She also emphasized the importance of political accountability, noting that leaders should rely on their track records rather than restrictive political arrangements.
Her remarks come at a time when internal debates continue to shape the direction of coalition politics involving parties such as Orange Democratic Movement and United Democratic Alliance.
Odhiambo’s statement is likely to further fuel discussions within the party, highlighting ongoing tensions and differing perspectives as leaders position themselves in the evolving political landscape.
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