# “Raila Left Me In Broadbased, That’s Where I Will Be” Ida Odinga Makes Her Decision

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- Published: 2026-11-11T06:23:39+00:00
- Author: Ibrahim Mohammed

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Mama Ida Odinga sent shockwaves through the opposition political landscape after
delivering a resolute declaration reaffirming her family’s commitment to the broad-
based government framework established with President William Ruto. 

Addressing a party gathering, the widow of the late former Prime Minister Raila 
Odinga firmly rejected calls from internal party factions urging the Orange Democratic
Movement (ODM) to sever ties with the ruling administration.

Recalling her late husband’s final political directives, Mama Ida stated that Raila
explicitly instructed his political household that President Ruto is the broad-based
leader of the nation, mandating that the movement stay aligned within that national
arrangement.

The bold announcement directly challenged a vocal anti-coalition faction within 
the party led by ODM Secretary-General Edwin Sifuna, Embakasi East MP Babu Owino,
and Siaya Governor James Orengo.

The trio has consistently campaigned to pull the orange party out of the broad-based
administration, criticizing the government’s policies and pushing for an independent
opposition candidate ahead of the 2027 general elections. 

Shutting down any speculation of a political retreat, Mama Ida declared her unwavering
stance, asserting that her late husband positioned the movement within government
to foster national unity and stability.

She insisted she would not abandon the course set by the party’s founding patriarch,
cautioning leaders against undermining the legacy of cooperation.

The pronouncement has intensified internal rifts within Kenya’s main opposition 
outfit. While pro-government stalwarts welcomed Mama Ida’s intervention as a stabilizing
directive honoring Raila’s memory, reformist figures maintaining an anti-establishment
stance now face a significant dilemma over party direction and leadership authority
in the post-Raila era.

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