The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) party is facing fresh turbulence as internal power struggles continue to emerge following the death of its long-time leader, the late Prime Minister Raila Odinga.
Raila’s burial on October 19 at his father Jaramogi Oginga Odinga’s Kang’o K’ajaramogi home marked not only the end of an era, but also the beginning of intensified political jostling within the once tightly controlled party.
For years, Raila Odinga’s firm grip on ODM kept factional wars at bay, ensuring unity even during moments of sharp political disagreement. However, with his absence, cracks have begun to show.
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Just days after Siaya Senator Oburu Odinga successfully cooled tensions between ODM Secretary General Edwin Sifuna and Suna East MP Junet Mohammed, a new storm has erupted—this time from the Coastal region.
Speaking during celebrations of Raila Odinga’s life held at the Coast, former Malindi MP Hon. Aisha Jumwa, a close ally of Mombasa Governor Ali Hassan Joho, issued a bold ultimatum to the party leadership.
Jumwa publicly demanded that ODM must secure a Deputy President slot for Joho in any future coalition talks ahead of the 2027 General Election, reportedly to be negotiated with President William Ruto.
According to Jumwa, Joho has made immense sacrifices for ODM over the years and deserves recognition at the highest level of national leadership. She warned that failure to guarantee him the Deputy President position would force Joho’s allies to reconsider their loyalty to ODM.
In a statement that has since sparked heated debate online and within political circles, Jumwa hinted that the Coastal region could chart its own political path if its demands are ignored.
“The Coast has numbers and influence,” she said, suggesting the possible formation of a new political outfit.
As ODM struggles to redefine itself post-Raila, analysts warn that unresolved regional demands and power rivalries could weaken the party’s bargaining power ahead of the critical 2027 elections.
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