The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) Party held a joint Parliamentary Group (PG) meeting presided over by Party Leader Hon. Dr. Oburu Odinga, EGH, MP.
The meeting brought together members of both the National Assembly and the Senate for extensive deliberations on the party’s direction and recent resolutions by its top organs.
After frank and comprehensive discussions, the PG unanimously approved and upheld all recent decisions taken by the Central Committee and the National Executive Committee (NEC).
Among the key resolutions endorsed were:
- Leadership Confirmation: The PG endorsed the decision by the emergency NEC meeting to install Hon. Dr. Oburu Oginga as the Party Leader of ODM.
- Secretary General Suspension: The PG upheld the NEC’s decision to suspend Hon. Edwin Sifuna from his position as Secretary General.
- Working Arrangement with UDA: The PG endorsed the Central Committee’s decision to support the ongoing working arrangement between ODM and the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) under the Broad-Based Government framework.
- Coalition Negotiations: Members supported the decision mandating the party to engage in structured negotiations with UDA and other like-minded parties with the aim of forming a coalition ahead of the 2027 General Election.
- Victims’ Compensation: The PG approved the decision by relevant party organs to pursue compensation for victims of past election-related human rights abuses.
- Alternative Mechanisms for Justice: The PG further resolved to collaborate with partners to explore alternative mechanisms to ensure the victims’ compensation matter is addressed urgently and conclusively.
- Withdrawal from Azimio: The PG endorsed the decision by the relevant party organs for ODM to formally withdraw from the Azimio coalition.
- Special National Delegates Convention: The PG supported the NEC’s decision to convene a Special National Delegates Convention on March 27, 2027.
- Joint PG with UDA: Members agreed to hold a joint Parliamentary Group meeting with UDA next Tuesday, during which MPs will receive a briefing on the implementation status of the 10-point agenda.
- Concerns Over Political Encroachment: The PG noted with grave concern the ongoing attempts to poach ODM members, introduce competitors, and encroach upon ODM’s traditional political bases.
- Mandate for Coalition Talks: Finally, the PG mandated the Party Leader to initiate internal processes, including setting modalities and representation for the upcoming coalition negotiations with UDA and other like-minded parties.
The meeting reaffirmed ODM’s commitment to unity, structured political engagement, and the pursuit of justice for all Kenyans affected by past political injustices. Members expressed confidence in the leadership of Dr. Oburu Odinga and pledged full support for the party’s renewed strategic direction ahead of the 2027 elections.
