Sunday, September 8, 2024 - ODM Chairperson Gladys Wanga has warned party members to stop engaging in succession politics, saying it was too early.
Speaking in Homa Bay County, Wanga accused a
section of ODM leaders, among them Embakasi East MP Babu Owino and the likes,
of attempting to position themselves to take over the party from former Prime
Minister Raila Odinga as he heads to lead the African Union Commission
(AUC).
Wanga termed succession talks as premature and
urged the party members to shift their stance and focus to the upcoming
grassroots elections.
The Homa Bay Governor also called on ODM
members to unite and help strengthen the party ahead of the 2027 General
Elections.
“The African Union elections will be held next
year, right now as we speak, Raila Odinga is the party leader of ODM. The party
also has institutions," Wanga stated.
“This is like discussing how to inherit a wife
whose husband is still alive so we don't want to get ourselves embroiled in
that discussion," she added.
According to Wanga, the discussion on Raila's
potential successor could derail the party's opposition role of oversighting
the government.
The Kenyan DAILY POST
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